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Taiwan bolsters defences against China as first batch of F-16V fighter jets to arrive

Taiwan is set to receive its first two F-16V fighter jets from a delayed US order for 66 aircraft, strengthening its air force amid rising Chinese military pressure. The $8 billion Lockheed Martin deal, approved in 2019, will expand Taiwan’s F-16 fleet beyond 200 jets. Delivery has faced software and…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

China May Not Be Ready to Invade Taiwan Next Year Despite Historical Vow: US Assessment

U.S. officials believe Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-corruption campaign within the military has helped set the operation back.

International Business Times · Oct 1

Foreign capital is slipping away. Can India lure investors back?

India faces a tougher battle for foreign capital as FPI outflows rise and global investors shift money towards AI, semiconductors and manufacturing hubs in Taiwan and South Korea. India’s FDI prospects remain resilient, but policy uncertainty, tariffs, regulation and weak manufacturing competitiveness could determine whether it can attract long-term global…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Trump rejects reported arms pitch to Xi, contradicts US ambassador

US president Donald Trump on Monday denied asking Chinese president Xi Jinping whether he wanted to buy American weapons, contradicting US Ambassador to China David Perdue, who said Trump had made such an offer to his Chinese counterpart.

The Times of India · Sep 28

'Unsettling to American partners': Trump’s offer to sell arms to China is an admission he doesn’t take its security threats seriously, experts warn

While the White House denied there are plans for one, an arms sale would completely undermine U.S. efforts to keep China from becoming a superpower, according to policy experts.

Fortune · Sep 28

From containment to commerce? Trump is said to make arms sales pitch to Xi

TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump has spent much of his presidency telling allies and partners, including India, to buy more American weapons. At his meeting with Xi Jinping, America’s top arms salesman apparently decided to extend the same customer-service offer to Washington’s principal military rival, China.

The Times of India · Sep 28

US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offer

The US ambassador to China stated clearly that there are no intentions to move forward with arms sales. This clarification follows President Trump's controversial suggestion to sell weapons to China during Xi Jinping's Washington visit. Additionally, US arms sales to Taiwan continue to sour relationships with China, which asserts Taiwan…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

US ambassador says Trump offered to sell weapons to China while hosting Xi Jinping. Then the White House responded

The State Department has also responded

We Got This Covered · Sep 28

Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says

Taiwan's government has made defence modernisation and increased spending a core policy given stepped-up military pressure from China, which views the democratically governed island as its own territory.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China

US President Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping aimed to strengthen their personal relationship, but limited progress was achieved. Both leaders agreed on lowering tariffs on certain goods, with no specific timeline provided for implementation. The absence of a Chinese CEO delegation highlighted ongoing investment challenges amid mutual suspicions. China's…

The Economic Times · Sep 28