Rubio: No Beijing Influence on US Arms Sales – June 3, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump-Xi talks this May have no impact on a US$14 billion arms package slated for Taiwan. TaiwanPlus sits down with Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil to discuss the Czech Republic's relations with both China and Taiwan. And 23 people have died in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's capital, with Kyiv saying to brace for more strikes. Plus: - "Physical AI" is on display at a new pavilion at this year's COMPUTEX, highlighting practical AI applications. - Taiwan's government has rolled out a phone app marking locations where people can go to stay cool. - A crested serpent eagle chick dies at just 43 days old, with poisoning the suspected cause of death.
