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- 1Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wants to buy US weapons●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.
- 2Trump says Perdue likely meant Taiwan in arms sales claim▼WATCH: Trump says Perdue 'was probably talking about Taiwan' in saying Trump offered Xi arms sales
Donald Trump addressed former senator David Perdue's reported comment that Trump offered Xi Jinping arms sales, saying Perdue 'was probably talking about Taiwan.' The remark touched on the sensitive question of US arms policy toward Taiwan and dealings with China, drawing attention as voters and commentators weighed the implications of the statement for future US-China relations.