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Taiwan presses Washington for billions in weapons as China tensions grow

Taiwan's top diplomat in the United States has requested billions of dollars in American weapons. The request comes amid growing tensions between Taiwan and China.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 08:30 AM EDT

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