Trump refuses to approve $400 million military aid to Taiwan, Taiwan authorities "decline to comment".

According to the website of Russia's Sputnik News on September 20, the US President Trump has refused to approve over $400 million in military aid to Taiwan in order to reach a trade agreement with China, as reported by The Washington Post on September 18, citing sources. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense declined to comment on this "unofficially announced plan." As reported by Taiwan's CTi News on September 19, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense stated that Taiwan maintains a close "security cooperation mechanism" with the United States, and all exchange plans are executed according to the schedule to construct a "comprehensive" defense system. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense also stated that they do not comment on plans that have not been officially announced by both sides. According to sources cited by The Washington Post, the aid package currently being discussed includes drones and ammunition and is stronger than previous proposals. However, the White House stated that no final decision has been made on the matter.