US Officials: US Policy on Taiwan Unchanged for Trump-Xi Summit, Disappointed with Taiwan's Defense Budget
Senior US officials stated that US policy towards Taiwan will not change during the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, but expressed disappointment over Taiwan's recently passed defense budget, hoping for full funding. President Trump is slated to visit China this week for meetings with President Xi Jinping.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Han-yuan, Washington D.C., 10th May) US President Trump is expected to visit China this week. Senior US officials indicated that Trump and Xi continue to hold dialogues regarding Taiwan, and no changes to US policy are anticipated. Officials expressed disappointment with Taiwan's recently passed military procurement regulations and hoped that unfunded portions would be provided.
Senior US officials today, addressing the possibility of Taiwan-related issues being touched upon during the Trump-Xi summit and whether the US's stance on Taiwan would be adjusted, pointed out that although it has some similarities to (US-China) discussions on Iran and Russia, it is actually a regional hotspot or potential hotspot. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping continue to engage in dialogue concerning Taiwan. Of course, there have been interactive discussions between the two sides several times in the past, during which US policy has not changed, and no changes to US policy are expected thereafter.
The senior official specifically noted that the Trump administration's first year of arms sales to Taiwan showed significant improvement compared to the previous administration's four years. The US government is disappointed with Taiwan's defense budget and the special act passed last week, parts of which were not included in the final version. These parts still need to be funded, and it is hoped that the portions not passed in the original version can be funded.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated regarding the Trump-Xi summit arrangements that Trump will arrive in Beijing on the evening of the 13th, attend a welcome ceremony and hold a summit with Xi Jinping on the morning of the 14th, visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon accompanied by Xi, and attend a state dinner in the evening. On the morning of the 15th, before departing, Trump will have a tea ceremony and working lunch with Xi. (Edited by Ho Hung-ju) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Han-yuan, Washington D.C., 10th May) US President Trump is expected to visit China this week. Senior US officials indicated that Trump and Xi continue to hold dialogues regarding Taiwan, and no changes to US policy are anticipated. Officials expressed disappointment with Taiwan's recently passed military procurement regulations and hoped that unfunded portions would be provided.
Senior US officials today, addressing the possibility of Taiwan-related issues being touched upon during the Trump-Xi summit and whether the US's stance on Taiwan would be adjusted, pointed out that although it has some similarities to (US-China) discussions on Iran and Russia, it is actually a regional hotspot or potential hotspot. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping continue to engage in dialogue concerning Taiwan. Of course, there have been interactive discussions between the two sides several times in the past, during which US policy has not changed, and no changes to US policy are expected thereafter.
The senior official specifically noted that the Trump administration's first year of arms sales to Taiwan showed significant improvement compared to the previous administration's four years. The US government is disappointed with Taiwan's defense budget and the special act passed last week, parts of which were not included in the final version. These parts still need to be funded, and it is hoped that the portions not passed in the original version can be funded.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated regarding the Trump-Xi summit arrangements that Trump will arrive in Beijing on the evening of the 13th, attend a welcome ceremony and hold a summit with Xi Jinping on the morning of the 14th, visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon accompanied by Xi, and attend a state dinner in the evening. On the morning of the 15th, before departing, Trump will have a tea ceremony and working lunch with Xi. (Edited by Ho Hung-ju) 1150511
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