What Happened
Lawmakers Press For Action Amid Stalled National Security Assistance
Four US Republican senators have called on the Trump administration to release over $15 billion in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, citing concerns about the impact on regional stability and US influence in the Indo-Pacific. The lawmakers, including Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn, expressed concern about Trump’s description of Taiwan as a ’negotiating chip’ in engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move comes as Xi is expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales altogether during his visit to Washington. This development was reported by Reuters.