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Defence
US Senators Press Trump to Speed Up Taiwan Defence Aid Amid China Concerns
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:37 AM
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A group of US senators has called on President Donald Trump to accelerate the delivery of military assistance to Taiwan, citing rising security threats from China.
Washington – In a bipartisan letter addressed to the White House, several US senators urged President Donald Trump to fast‑track the pending defence package for Taiwan. The senators highlighted recent Chinese military activities around the island as a catalyst for immediate action.
The correspondence, obtained by Asianet Newsable, references a series of Chinese air and naval drills that have heightened regional tensions. Lawmakers argue that delayed aid could undermine Taiwan's ability to deter aggression and compromise US strategic interests in the Indo‑Pacific.
While the letter stops short of demanding a specific timeline, it stresses the urgency of moving the aid through the legislative and executive processes without further delay. The senators also called for a clear public statement from the administration reaffirming US commitment to Taiwan's security.
The appeal comes as Washington balances its own domestic political calculations with growing concerns over Beijing's assertiveness. Analysts note that accelerated assistance could signal a stronger US stance, but may also risk escalating diplomatic friction with China.
No official response from the Trump administration has been released at the time of reporting.
The correspondence, obtained by Asianet Newsable, references a series of Chinese air and naval drills that have heightened regional tensions. Lawmakers argue that delayed aid could undermine Taiwan's ability to deter aggression and compromise US strategic interests in the Indo‑Pacific.
While the letter stops short of demanding a specific timeline, it stresses the urgency of moving the aid through the legislative and executive processes without further delay. The senators also called for a clear public statement from the administration reaffirming US commitment to Taiwan's security.
The appeal comes as Washington balances its own domestic political calculations with growing concerns over Beijing's assertiveness. Analysts note that accelerated assistance could signal a stronger US stance, but may also risk escalating diplomatic friction with China.
No official response from the Trump administration has been released at the time of reporting.