Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says
- Posted on September 28, 2026
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Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says
President Trump has been discussing the potential U.S. arms sale to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has emphasized that arms sales are a normal activity for the U.S. and questioned Xi about his interest in purchasing them. The U.S. is obligated to help Taiwan defend itself, despite not recognizing it as a country. Concerns over delayed military aid and weapon orders to Taiwan have been raised by lawmakers.
