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US Ambassador Reveals Donald Trump Asked Xi Jinping About Buying American Weapons

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The US State Department clarified that American law prohibits arms sales to Beijing after the ambassador revealed Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping to buy weapons.

What's new · 1d agoThe State Department officially clarified that US law forbids selling arms to China and that no such transaction plans exist.

United States Ambassador to China David Perdue stated that President Donald Trump asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if his country would like to purchase American military equipment during a meeting. The revelation followed discussions surrounding arms sales to Taiwan, which were previously paused. Meanwhile, the State Department clarified that domestic legislation strictly forbids selling armaments to Beijing and that no such sales are planned.

Ambassador David Perdue disclosed the remark during an interview on Fox News.
The State Department noted that American law prohibits military sales to China.
The exchange occurred against the backdrop of heightened tensions regarding Taiwan's security and suspended arms purchases.

Written from 11 of 12 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.

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$14Bweapons purchase by Taiwan

Why it matters

The disclosure highlights the unconventional approach taken by the administration in diplomatic and military negotiations involving major geopolitical rivals.

What outlets agree on

The American ambassador to China reported that Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy US weapons, and the State Department confirmed no such sales are permitted or planned.

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