Beijing will judge Trump’s Taiwan stance by arms sales

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Analysts say Beijing’s assessment of Trump’s handling of Taiwan hinges on US arms sales to the island.

WHO: Analysts

WHAT: Analysts said Beijing’s determination of whether Trump can properly handle Taiwan and US-China relations will largely depend on arms sales to Taiwan.

WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

WHERE: China

WHY: Beijing’s assessment is expected to largely come down to whether the US makes arms sales to Taiwan.

How this story developed (showing 18 of 18 earlier reports)

Taiwan open to direct Trump-Lai talks · May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Robert Gates says changing US Taiwan rhetoric would be a mistake · May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Trump says nothing’s changed on Taiwan despite shift · May 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning · May 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Trump calls Taiwan arms sales a China negotiation chip · May 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence · May 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
China issues verbal warning to US over Taiwan · May 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Xi warns Trump of Taiwan missteps leading to confrontation · May 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Analysts question Trump’s Taiwan stance and ‘strategic ambiguity’ · May 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Xi tells Trump Taiwan issue could spark conflict · May 14, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Taiwan says Trump-Xi summit brings no surprises · May 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Susan Thornton on Xi’s Taiwan warnings · May 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve · May 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Analyst: Trump could change Taiwan policy in Beijing · May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Taiwan on edge as Trump visits Beijing over arms sales · May 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
China strategy could push Trump to soften Taiwan language · May 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Trump expects to speak with Xi on Taiwan weapons policy · May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Taiwan fears Trump will speak off-script in Beijing · May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET

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