Taiwan monitors Xi-Trump meeting closely as military conducts live-fire drills

Taiwan expressed confidence that U.S. arms sales will continue despite China's pressure on Washington to halt the agreements during a Beijing summit.

Hours before Xi Jinping's three-day U.S. state visit, Taiwan's military conducted live-fire drills on September 23, 2026, showcasing the domestically built Cheetah armoured vehicle.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's defence budget will exceed 3% of gross domestic product in 2027 and is pledged to reach 5% by 2030.