Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan with China's Xi
Trump said the United States has approved more than $11 billion in Taiwan arms sales this year as he prepares to discuss the issue with Xi Jinping.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced plans to discuss U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming Beijing meeting, noting Xi 'would like us not to.'
- U.S. arms transfers to Taiwan remain a significant source of friction in US-China relations, as China claims the democratically governed island as its own—a contention Taiwan rejects.
- In December, Trump announced a weapons package for the island valued at more than $11 billion; Republican president's aides recently urged Taiwan to commit more to its defense.
- Washington adheres to a 'one China policy,' acknowledging China's position but taking no view on Taiwan's sovereignty; the U.S. remains Taiwan's most important international backer bound by law to assist with its defense.
- Trump expressed doubt that tension over the island would erupt during his presidency, emphasizing his 'very good relationship' with Xi and framing arms sales as one of many Beijing summit agenda items.
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