- US ambassador to Beijing David Perdue claimed president Donald Trump offered to sell weapons to Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his state visit.
- The US State Department and White House denied the claims, clarifying that US law prohibits arms sales to China and no such offer exists.
- The Trump administration has held a $14bn arms package to Taiwan in abeyance, which Trump has described as a negotiating chip.
- Chinese state media reported that Xi Jinping urged Trump to handle the Taiwan question with prudence and oppose Taiwan independence.
- Taiwanese officials highlighted the necessity of US military support to help the island defend itself against increasing Chinese military pressure.
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