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Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

ABC News May 16, 2026 · 2:52 pm Read Original
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Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

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Source ABC News
Published May 16, 2026 · 2:52 pm
Article ID bw0cef2
Original URL Open source
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