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Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wants to buy US weapons
Original: Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says
US Ambassador David Perdue says President Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China would be interested in buying American weapons. The remarks come after a Taiwanese minister described the 'severe' military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled island, raising questions about US arms policy toward Taiwan and the wider strategic relationship with China.
Why now: The statement has implications for US-China relations and Taiwan's security at a time of heightened regional tension.
Donald TrumpXi JinpingDavid PerdueChinaTaiwan
Evidence
- Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says · The Guardian
David Perdue’s remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the ‘severe’ military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled island
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