Taiwan is watching closely as Xi and Trump meet and hopes US will keep up its arms sales

As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Taiwan is closely monitoring the discussions. Taiwanese officials have expressed confidence that the United States will maintain its arms sales to the island despite pressure from Beijing.

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and consistently opposes foreign military support for the self-governing island. The ongoing bilateral talks between the U.S. and Chinese leaders serve as a critical backdrop for Taiwan's security concerns regarding future U.S. defense commitments.