President Trump Disputes Offering Arms Sales to China, Suggests Taiwan Confusion
President Trump has disputed claims that he offered to sell weapons to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, contradicting an account made by U.S. Ambassador to China, David Perdue. President Trump suggested that Perdue was likely referring to Taiwan, not China, when discussing potential arms sales. He stated, “To China? You mean to Taiwan? I never heard of that one. I’m going to have to ask him.” While initially expressing confusion, President Trump later mused that selling arms to China might be a 'good idea' but clarified that it was not discussed. The State Department has also distanced the administration from Perdue's comments, affirming that U.S. law prohibits arms sales to China and there is no such offer or plan.
