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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China’s Xi, U.S. Ambassador Says
Perdue said Trump raised the idea during talks tied to Taiwan arms sales, as Washington had already approved an $11.1 billion package.
- President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he would like to buy American weapons, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue revealed on Fox News Sunday during Jinping's Washington visit last week.
- The United States is legally required to supply Taiwan with defense weapons under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, with Washington approving an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taipei in December.
- Perdue noted Trump continues to say, "Hey, we sell arms to other people around the world," suggesting the offer arose during discussions about Taiwan arms sales.
- During his visit, Jinping repeated warnings that Trump should show "prudence" regarding Taiwan, while China previously warned Taipei that seeking independence through military means is a "dead end."
- Concerns persist that Trump might use weapons packages as a negotiating chip, raising fears for Taiwan's security as Beijing continues to claim the island as its territory.
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Trump Asked Xi if China Wants to Buy US Arms: Ambassador
President Trump has justified the sentencing US arms sale to Taiwan to Chinese President Xi Jinping by downplaying it as just one of many sales Washington makes around the world—even asking Xi if he'd be in the market for US arms, Trump's ambassador to China said on Sunday. David...
·Miami, United States
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Trump surprised Xi Jinping by proposing a possible purchase of U.S. weapons, as revealed by David Perdue, U.S. ambassador to China
·Los Angeles, United States
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In June, China warned Taiwan that "to seek independence by relying on the United States or by military force is an impasse."
·Paris, France
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
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L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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