US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke to President Donald Trump about being careful with U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which Xi called the most important issue in U.S.-China relations. They also discussed other topics, including trade and international issues like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Trump described the call as positive and plans to visit China soon.Key Facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about Taiwan, saying it is the most important issue in their relationship.
- Xi urged Trump to be careful with supplying weapons to Taiwan.
- The U.S. has formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, not Taiwan, but is Taiwan's biggest arms supplier.
- The Trump administration announced an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan in December.
- Xi stressed the need for U.S. caution to avoid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
- Apart from Taiwan, the leaders discussed trade, Ukraine, Iran, and U.S. oil and gas sales to China.
- President Trump is scheduled to visit China in April and states the relationship with Xi is positive.
- Before speaking with Trump, Xi also had a virtual meeting with Russian President Putin to discuss strengthening China-Russia relations.
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