Trump Says He's Talking About Taiwan Arms Sales With Xi
Summary
President Donald Trump stated he is discussing future arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This is significant because the U.S. usually doesn't consult China about arms sales to Taiwan, based on past agreements. Talks are happening amid discussions of a large new arms package for Taiwan.Key Facts
- President Trump is in discussions with President Xi about future arms sales to Taiwan.
- The U.S. is Taiwan's main supplier of arms, guided by the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.
- China sees Taiwan as its territory, and their unification is a priority for China.
- The U.S. has a policy called the "Six Assurances" to Taiwan, which includes not consulting China about arms sales.
- Trump’s talks with Xi may potentially breach these "Six Assurances."
- A major arms package for Taiwan, possibly exceeding a recent $11 billion deal, is being considered.
- President Trump mentioned the discussion while aboard Air Force One and plans to visit China in April.
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