Possible US$14 billion package said to be on track but broader concerns loom as US depletes ammunition stockpiles in war on Iran.

A possible delay in the planned summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this month has raised concerns about a pending record US arms sale to Taiwan, though officials in Taipei insist the deal remains on track. Reuters reported on Friday that the US$14 billion arms package – possibly the largest ever for Taiwan – was ready for the US president’s approval and could be announced after his visit to Beijing. The package is expected to include advanced air-defence systems such as Patriot…

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