President Donald Trump played coy when asked aboard Air Force One about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China attempted to take over the island. Trump said he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping again before boarding his plane for home, and said ...

TAIPEI, May 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a special defence budget given how crucial they are to the island's security.

President Trump maintained the policy of strategic ambiguity about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan during meetings with the Chinese leader this week, saying, "That question was asked to me today.

President Donald Trump declined to confirm whether the United States would defend Taiwan in the event of a conflict with China, saying, “I don't want to say.” Trump also revealed details from his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping,

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed on 8 May a ‘special defence budget', authorised through a supplementary budget bill, allocating TWD780 billion (USD24.8 billion) to

Supporting Taiwan’s security in the face of Chinese threats of invasion is vital both for the island and the rest of the world.

The president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war on the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.

China summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and highlights Taiwan policies on ‘Special Report.’