Rubio: Taiwan Arms Sales Tied to U.S. Strategic Needs, Not Yet Approved

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that arms sales to Taiwan depend on U.S. defensive needs and have not been approved, signaling a conditional stance ahead of Trump-Xi talks. This marks a potential shift from prior commitments, as the issue becomes central to U.S.-China diplomacy amid Indo-Pacific tensions. The outcome remains uncertain, with implications for cross-strait stability and U.S.-China relations.