Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
Summary
President Donald Trump said he will talk about U.S. arms sales to Taiwan during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. He believes a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan is unlikely soon.Key Facts
- President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week.
- Trump plans to discuss U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan with Xi.
- The U.S. sells weapons to Taiwan, which China opposes because it claims Taiwan as its territory.
- Taiwan governs itself and wants to decide its own future.
- In December, the U.S. approved an $11 billion weapons package for Taiwan, the largest ever.
- China responded with military drills near Taiwan, seen as a warning against foreign support.
- The U.S. does not take an official position on Taiwan’s sovereignty but urges peaceful talks between Taiwan and China.
- Trump said he has a good relationship with Xi and expects to avoid conflict over Taiwan.
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