US Ambassador to China David Perdue revealed that President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if China wanted to purchase American weapons during their recent discussions. The offer came after Xi voiced strong objections to US arms sales to Taiwan. Defending Washington’s defense exports, Trump reportedly suggested that Beijing could also buy US weapons if interested.
The unusual pitch highlights ongoing geopolitical tension surrounding Taiwan, even as Washington balances arms commitments to the self-governing island with broader bilateral trade and diplomatic negotiations with China.
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