Rubio: proposed arms sale to Taiwan under review, not "paused"
Posted on 2026-06-04 14:26:13
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is emphasizing that a proposed arms sale to Taiwan is "under review," not "paused."
Speaking at a hearing in the U.S. Senate, Rubio said the arms package is still being processed within the administration.
He said that the packag "continues to be under review as it's being processed."
That's after a top miltiary official siad that they were "pausing" the paclage.
But Rubio said that the package is significant in scale and consequence and this requires careful review.
He again emphasized that US policy toward Taiwan has not changed, despite comments made by the US president following a meeting between him and his Chinese counterpart.
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