ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, undefined — US President Donald Trump said Monday he would decide soon on whether to send more weapons to Taiwan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him not to do so. The US must handle arms sales to Taiwan with caution," Xi said, according to China's state broadcaster. The United States approved $11-billion worth of arms to Taiwan in December, Taipei said. While Trump has adopted a softer tone on support for Taiwan in his second term, the issue remains a thorn in US-China relations. On Saturday, Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States against "plotting" on Taiwan, saying it could lead to a "confrontation" with China.

Source: Philippine Star February 17, 2026 08:22 UTC