'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
Summary
President Donald Trump has downplayed Chinese military drills around Taiwan, emphasizing his good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The drills happened shortly after the U.S. announced an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which China criticized. China conducted military exercises around Taiwan, while Taiwan's government has criticized these actions, viewing them as aggressive.Key Facts
- President Trump is not worried about China's military exercises around Taiwan.
- The exercises began almost two weeks after the U.S. announced an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
- China conducted 10 hours of military exercises in the sea and air near Taiwan.
- The drills included destroyers, frigates, and fighter-bombers.
- China called the exercises a warning against Taiwan independence and outside interference.
- Taiwan criticized the drills, saying they challenge international rules.
- The U.S. remains Taiwan's largest arms supplier despite formal ties with Beijing.
- China responded to the arms sale with sanctions on some U.S. defense companies.
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