U.S.-Taiwan Security: Taiwan’s defense minister says existing U.S. arms sales remain unchanged and Taipei is still negotiating individual deals, but the record $14B package is still stalled as Trump-Xi fallout keeps uncertainty high. Cross-Strait Security: Taiwan also reported PLA aircraft and PLAN vessels operating near the island, while China’s coast guard continues routine patrols east of Taiwan and near Kinmen. U.S.-China Summit Aftermath: Multiple reports say the Trump-Xi meeting produced few breakthroughs beyond extending the trade truce and setting AI talks, leaving Taiwan and security issues unresolved. Diplomatic Friction: A “last minute” change at the National Archives event reportedly followed Chinese objections over a document tied to postwar status, underscoring how Taiwan remains a live diplomatic flashpoint. Domestic Politics: Taiwan’s education debate is reigniting over textbook choices and waning interest in traditional Chinese culture, with critics warning reforms are sidelining classical history. China Pressure on Taiwan Ties: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says officials were questioned during trips to China, including prompts about unification and “Taiwan independence.”