Washington, Oct. 2 -- Twenty-one Democratic US senators have urged President Donald Trump to immediately expedite the delivery of defence assistance already approved for Taiwan, citing concerns over China's military and economic pressure in the Indo-Pacific, Taipei Times reported.

The joint statement, issued following Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, called for the prompt delivery of defence support that has already been authorised by the US Congress. According to Taipei Times, the commitments include USD 1.3 billion in congressional funds, previously approved weapons sales and a USD 14 billion package of new arms sales that was approved nine months ago.

The senators said US support for Taiwan's self-defence was essent...