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- U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet approved the pending $14 billion Taiwan arms package.
- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he is hopeful Trump will sign the sale.
- Taiwan’s legislature voted in May to fund the $14 billion order, but the decision awaits a detailed U.S. review.
- Some Taiwanese officials warn that Trump’s recent focus on improving ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping could delay approval and raise regional tension.
