Trump Offered Weapons To China

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1. 27 Sep

   During Xi’s three-day visit to the US, he and Trump discussed America’s arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island off China’s coast which Beijing claims as its territory.

   7 outlets · New York Post
2. 28 Sep

   US ambassador to China David Perdue told Fox News on Sept 27 that Trump made the extraordinary offer to sell arms to the rival superpower.

   13 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 17 articles

• 29 Sep Trump’s offer to sell arms to China shows how unreliable he isA commentator argues that President Donald Trump's offer to sell arms to China underscores America’s unreliability as an ally. This move is portrayed as weakening the United States while strengthening China, which continues provocative actions in the South China Sea and supports North Korea. The article suggests that the West should prioritize deterring Chinese aggression and calls for a reevaluation of arms sales…Sydney Morning Herald
• 28 Sep US officials deny there are plans to sell weapons to ChinaUS officials have denied any plans to sell weapons to China following comments made by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue during a Fox News interview, suggesting that President Donald Trump offered such a deal to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. On Monday, a US official and the State Department confirmed there are no current plans or offers for arms sales to China, stating that U.S. law prohibits it. Trump later…ABC News (US)
• 28 Sep Trump denies offering to sell arms to China’s XiOn September 28, US President Donald Trump denied offering to sell arms to Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a state visit, contradicting claims made by US Ambassador to China David Perdue on Fox News the previous day. Trump stated he had never heard of such an offer and suggested that it was not discussed in his meeting with Xi. The United States maintains its legal prohibition against selling weapons to China but…The Straits Times
• 28 Sep Trump denies US ambassador claim he offered weapons to ChinaPresident Trump denied that he discussed selling weapons to China during President Xi Jinping's recent state visit, contradicting claims made by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue. Trump said he had not heard about such discussions and suggested that Perdue might be referring to Taiwan, where U.S. law restricts arms sales to Beijing. The article also notes delays in approving a significant military aid package…Washington Examiner
• 28 Sep Trump brutally rebuked by his own State Department after secret China weapons offerDuring a visit to the White House last week, President Donald Trump suggested directly to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that China purchase American military hardware, according to an interview on Fox News by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue. However, a State Department official told the Daily Mail that current law prohibits arms sales to China and there are no plans for such sales despite Trump’s proposition. The…Daily Mail
• 28 Sep Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policyPresident Donald Trump suggested to Chinese leader Xi Jinping during discussions that Beijing consider purchasing US weapons, an unusual and unorthodox proposal that contrasts sharply with official US policy. This suggestion was reportedly made in talks about arms sales to Taiwan but the specific timing of this offer is unclear. Experts dismiss the idea as lacking strategic logic due to existing US sanctions against…Al Jazeera
• 28 Sep Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador claimsUS ambassador to Beijing David Perdue claimed that President Donald Trump offered to sell weapons to Chinese president Xi Jinping during his recent state visit to Washington. This claim contradicts statements from a White House official and a State Department representative, who both assert there are no plans or legal basis to sell arms to China due to US law prohibiting such sales. The issue arises in the context…The Independent
• 28 Sep Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador saysDavid Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China, revealed in a Fox News Sunday interview that President Donald Trump had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he would like to purchase American arms during a recent state visit. The White House and State Department quickly denied any plans or offers of selling weapons to China due to US law prohibiting such sales. This admission is seen as unusual given China’s status as…Sydney Morning Herald
• 28 Sep Trump offered to sell arms to China during Xi visit, US ambassador tells Fox NewsUS Ambassador to China David Perdue told Fox News that during President Xi’s visit to the US last week, President Trump offered to sell weapons to China in response to concerns over US arms sales to Taiwan. Perdue stated this offer was part of ongoing discussions and noted that under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, the US is required by law to supply defensive weapons to Taiwan. He also mentioned a recent $11.1…Euronews
• 28 Sep Trump asked China's president if he wants to buy US arms, ambassador saysAmbassador David Perdue stated on Fox News Sunday that President Donald Trump offered Chinese President Xi Jinping the option of purchasing U.S. arms during their recent meeting, according to Perdue. This came as part of Trump's justification for the planned U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, emphasizing it as one among many sales worldwide. The unusual offer could significantly alter longstanding U.S. policy towards China…Toronto Star

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