China has objected to the proposed sales, and Congress is worried that President Trump and his trade advisers might try to placate Beijing to get a trade deal.
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China Hints Its Troops Could Be Used to Quell Hong Kong Protests
In a new defense strategy, China warned against efforts to divide the country.
Populist Mayor Is Picked to Run Against Taiwan’s President
Han Kuo-yu, the mayor of Kaohsiung, favors closer ties with China, offering voters a stark contrast to President Tsai Ing-wen, who is often sharply critical of Beijing.
China Vows Sanctions on U.S. Firms Selling Arms to Taiwan
More actions against American companies could signal Beijing’s appetite for greater conflict as the trade war enters its second year.
Taiwan President Risks Infuriating China With U.S. Visit
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province, visits the United States and the Caribbean.
Taiwan Set to Receive $2 Billion in U.S. Arms, Drawing Ire From China
The sales, along with a pending visit to the United States by Taiwan’s president, are likely to put further strain on Washington’s relationship with Beijing.
Taiwan’s iPhone Tycoon Walks a Fraught U.S.-China Line in His Presidential Run
Terry Gou, who stepped back from his electronics empire on Friday, must strike a balance between the Washington and Beijing as the trade war simmers.
The Murder Case That Lit the Fuse in Hong Kong
The government said it needed an extradition bill to punish a killer. Hundreds of thousands of protesters didn’t buy it.
Candidate Seeks Closer China Ties, Shaking Up Taiwan’s Presidential Race
Han Kuo-yu, the new star of the opposition Kuomintang, has galvanized older Taiwanese by pledging to roll back pension cuts and seeking closer ties to China.
4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable
When we asked people around the world what sort of financial burden they bore for their higher education, we heard how much it varies from country to country.