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Taiwan Arms Sales Expected to Be Discussed at Summit
The upcoming summit between the United States and China is set to address arms sales to Taiwan. This issue has been a longstanding point of contention between the two nations. (sources: nytimes, aljazeera, senate, cbsnews, cfr)
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President Trump plans to discuss arms sales to Taiwan during his meeting with China's President Xi. Xi is expected to advocate for a slowdown in U.S. weapon approvals for Taiwan.
- Beijing considers Taiwan a critical issue and seeks to limit U.S. arms sales to the island.
- U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have historically caused tensions with China.
- Bipartisan lawmakers have urged Trump to proceed with arms sales to Taiwan ahead of the summit.
Why it matters
The discussions at the summit could influence U.S.-China relations and the security dynamics in the Taiwan Strait.
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Top coverage · 6 sources
nytimesXi Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to TaiwanaljazeeraTrump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s XisenateAhead of Beijing Summit, Shaheen, Tillis, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Trump to Permit Taiwan Arms SalescbsnewsTaiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi