As Trumps plans visit to China, arms package to Taiwan is delayed

NPR | By Emily Feng

Published March 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM EST

Two American arms package sales to Taiwan have been delayed as President Trump prepares to visit China, raising questions about the United States' commitment to Taiwan.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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