NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 28, 2026 UTC
US Ambassador to China David Perdue reported that Donald Trump once asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he would like to buy American weapons during a meeting, according to an interview on Fox News. The remark followed a Washington meeting between the two leaders and arrived as Taiwan awaits a pending fourteen billion dollar arms sales package that Trump previously described as a negotiating chip. [1]
Following the ambassador's remarks, both the White House and the State Department clarified that federal law prohibits arms sales to China and confirmed there are no plans to offer or sell military equipment to Beijing. Meanwhile, Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged Trump to oppose Taiwan independence during their summit, while Taiwanese officials continue to voice concerns over military threats from Beijing. [1]
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- Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says — 2026-09-28T00:52:19.000Z
