Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan On the ground

Issued on: 13/05/2026 - 14:24

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China reiterated its strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival for a summit in Beijing. The issue of democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, ​and weapons sales ‌to Taipei is certain to be discussed during two days of meetings this week between Trump and ⁠Chinese President Xi Jinping. FRANCE 24's Yena Lee reports from Beijing, China.

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