1 outlet

Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support

After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.

First seen · 12:13 AM UTCMay 18, 2026

How it's being covered

Methodology →

LeftCenterRight

1Left · 100%0Center-Left · 0%0Center · 0%0Center-Right · 0%0Right · 0%

Covering this story

Sorted left → right

The New York Times
LeftThe New York Times Company
Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. SupportAfter President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.
12:13 AM UTC

Also happening today

All today →

Public holiday

Victoria Day

Victoria Day is observed in Canada. Recognized nationally.

Open →

Culture

International Museum Day

International Council of Museums day since 1977. About 95,000 museums exist globally — and after a 2020 pandemic dip, attendance bounced back to pre-COVID levels by 2023.