Republicans Urge Release of Taiwan Funds
Four US senators urged the administration to release over fifteen billion dollars in stalled security assistance for Taiwan. The push comes as President Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
Four United States Republican senators urged the administration on Wednesday afternoon to release more than $15B in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan ahead of a state visit by China leader Xi Jinping. The rare public rebuke by lawmakers from the president's own party highlights growing friction over foreign military sales. Lawmakers warned that withholding defensive capabilities undermines regional deterrence against Beijing.
