# Democratic Progressive Party
Latest news and articles about Democratic Progressive Party
Total: 2 articles found
Trump’s Air‑Force‑One Comment Jolts Taipei — US Signals a Recalibration of Taiwan Arms Policy
President Trump’s on‑the‑record remark that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan “need to be discussed” with Beijing has unsettled Taipei and cast doubt over a potential $20 billion‑plus package. The comment reflects U.S. domestic and economic constraints that are reshaping how Washington balances deterrence and diplomacy in the China‑Taiwan‑U.S. triangle.
KMT Vice‑Chair Urges Push to Reopen Cross‑Strait Channels, Blames DPP for Obstruction
KMT vice‑chair Zhang Ronggong pledged to convert a Beijing think‑tank forum’s 15 joint recommendations into concrete cross‑strait exchanges, framing the effort as a response to popular demand and a defence of Chinese identity on the island. He accused the DPP of obstructing ties and warned that "de‑Sinicisation" threatens Taiwan’s stability, signalling a renewed contest between engagement and distancing in Taipei politics.