HKThe United States is considering delaying the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after November’s Apec summit in Shenzhen, according to multiple sources cited by the South China Morning Post. This potential delay coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming state visit to Washington. Sources suggest U.S. President Donald Trump might extend the delay beyond the Apec summit, possibly until the end of the year, due to planned meetings with Xi at both the Apec and G20 summits. One source indicated Trump had considered postponing the decision until late 2028 or early 2029, but faced significant opposition from hardline pro-Taiwan advocates.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about potential delays in U.S.-Taiwan arms sales without overtly favoring either side. It reports on considerations from multiple stakeholders, Trump, China hawks, and Taiwan lobbyists, without taking a clear ideological stance. The framing remains neutral, focusing on
