US Taiwan policy will be watched closely during Trump's China visit
Summary
President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Taiwan is expected to be a key topic in their discussions. The U.S. plans to discuss weapons sales to Taiwan, a sensitive issue because China wants Taiwan to be part of its territory, while the U.S. supports maintaining the current situation without Taiwan declaring independence.Key Facts
- President Trump will discuss arms sales to Taiwan with President Xi during their China meeting.
- China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and wants reunification.
- The U.S. policy supports keeping the current status quo, not recognizing Taiwan as an independent state.
- A $14 billion package of weapons sales to Taiwan was approved by the U.S. Congress but not yet delivered.
- Senators from both parties have emphasized that support for Taiwan should not be negotiated with China.
- U.S. law prohibits the government from discussing Taiwan’s status in negotiations with China.
- Some experts worry Taiwan could become a bargaining chip during the talks.
- China may seek public statements from the U.S. that support its position on Taiwan.
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