U.S. Ambassador to China has revealed that President Trump raised the possibility of arms sales to China during recent discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, framing the proposal as part of a broader U.S. policy of selling weapons globally. According to the ambassador, Trump emphasized that the U.S. engages in such transactions with other nations, suggesting a potential shift in approach toward China. The comments, made in a Sunday interview, highlight an unexpected diplomatic overture that could reshape relations between the two countries. The full context of the proposal and China’s response remains unclear.
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said Sunday that President Trump proposed selling weapons to China during recent meetings with the country’s president Xi Jinping. “President Trump continues to say, ‘Hey, we sell arms to other people around the world,’” Perdue told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday.” “He actually asked President Xi, would...
