How Do US Arms Sales to Taiwan Work and Why Are They Such a Sore Point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — After US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping earlier this month, much focus has been put on Washington’s support for Taiwan and US arms sales to its government. On the first day of those talks Xi delivered a stark warning to his US counterpart – that Taiwan, the most important outstanding issue between the US and China, could become a “very dangerous situation” if mishandled. Trump has delay…

US Delay of $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package Raises Questions Over Defense Capacity and China Strategy

Analysts are divided over whether Washington’s pause reflects ammo shortages caused by the Iran conflict, or broader geopolitical calculations tied to U.S.–China diplomacy

Sharp China: Social Mobility and Hukou Reform; US Halts Taiwan Arms Sales?; Ongoing Pressure on Japan; An American Xinhua Journalist Arrested

Listen now | Show Notes: On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with the news that Beijing moved to further ease hukou restrictions, including why this is a welcome change for millions of Chinese citizens, as well as a look at questions and challenges as the reforms are implemented. Then: A report that Chinese AI talent has been restricted from leaving China, while Beijing continues its efforts to control capital outflow and offshore investments.…