Donald Trump said arms sales to Taiwan would be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping. The remarks have prompted Taipei to monitor developments closely with Washington.
Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump indicated that arms sales to Taiwan would feature in talks with Xi Jinping. Xi has consistently opposed US military support for the island.
The comments revived discussion in Taiwan about the durability of the Six Assurances, under which Washington pledged not to consult Beijing beforehand on such sales.
On Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei stated that Taiwan was closely monitoring US-China interactions and maintaining communication with Washington to protect its interests.
Taipei fears that Trump's transactional style could position the island as a bargaining chip in a wider Sino-American agreement.
