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world15 days ago•0 min saved

US Ambassador Says Trump Offered Arms to China During Xi Summit, Prompting Official Denials

US Ambassador to China David Perdue stated that President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if Beijing would purchase US weapons during their recent summit. The White House and State Department immediately denied any such plans, citing legal prohibitions. The comments emerged amid scrutiny of a delayed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, which Trump previously described as a negotiating chip.

via Euronews.com|

#david-perdue #taiwan-arms-sales #taiwan-relations-act

international-relations16 days ago

US Ambassador Claims Trump Offered Arms to China, Prompting Official Denials

US Ambassador David Perdue stated that President Trump asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing would purchase American weapons during their recent summit. The White House and State Department immediately denied any such plans, citing legal prohibitions. The comment emerged amid scrutiny of a delayed $14bn arms package for Taiwan, which Trump previously described as a negotiating chip.

via The Guardian|

#david-perdue #defense-policy #international-relations

world18 days ago•2 min saved

Xi’s Washington Summit: Grand Gestures, No Breakthroughs

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington concluded with extensive ceremonial honors but no substantive breakthroughs on key issues. While the two leaders extended a trade war pause until January 10, 2026, and discussed AI, Taiwan, and Iran, closed-door talks yielded few tangible results. Critics labeled the event 'diplotainment,' noting that pageantry overshadowed substantive diplomacy. Xi announced the transfer of two pandas to Atlanta and invited 100,000 young Americans to China, while Trump hosted a state dinner attended by major tech executives. Despite the lavish reception, including a rare airport greeting, foreign policy experts and Democratic lawmakers argued that the summit failed to address critical strategic rivalries.

via theguardian.com|

#ai-policy #taiwan-arms-sales #trade-war

world4 months ago•2 min saved

US Says It Can Resume Iran War If Needed as Diplomacy Stalls

At the Shangri-La Dialogue, US defense official Pete Hegseth said Washington has ample stockpiles and is capable of resuming war with Iran if necessary, as efforts to end the conflict stall. Trump suggested a peace deal could require concessions from Tehran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, though Iran indicated no final agreement. Hegseth also warned about China’s military buildup and urged a balanced, respectful regional order, while noting Taiwan arms sales remain under the US president’s decision; analysts view Beijing’s absence as confidence, but warn of risks if Hormuz or Taiwan issues flare.

via The Guardian|

#china-military-buildup #hormuz-strait #iran-us-conflict