Trump: Will Discuss US Arms Sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping, Does Not Believe China Will Invade Taiwan
Former US President Trump stated his intention to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to China. He also expressed his belief that China is unlikely to take Taiwan by force.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 11th, comprehensive foreign report) US President Trump, who is scheduled to visit China this week, stated today that he will discuss the issue of future US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding that he does not believe Beijing will take Taiwan by force.
According to Agence France-Presse, when Trump (Donald Trump) was asked by reporters at the White House whether the US should continue to sell weapons to Taiwan, he did not answer directly, but said, "I will discuss this issue with President Xi Jinping."
Trump told reporters: "President Xi Jinping hopes we don't do that, and I will talk about this issue. This is one of many issues I will discuss."
Trump also seemed to downplay the possibility of China attempting to take Taiwan, saying: "I don't think that will happen. I think we will be fine, I have a good relationship with President Xi Jinping, and he knows I don't want to see that happen."
But Trump pointed out that the US is "very far" from Taiwan, while referring to Xi Jinping, he said, "He is only 67 miles from Taiwan."
He also mentioned: "But you know, Japan and countries around the region give a lot of support to Taiwan."
Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on May 13, which will be his first visit to China since 2017, with bilateral talks scheduled for the 14th and 15th.
According to previews given to reporters by US officials, issues such as Iran, Taiwan, Artificial Intelligence (AI), nuclear weapons, and rare earths are expected to be discussed. (Compiled by: Chen Yen-chun, Liu Shu-chin) 1150512
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 11th, comprehensive foreign report) US President Trump, who is scheduled to visit China this week, stated today that he will discuss the issue of future US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding that he does not believe Beijing will take Taiwan by force.
According to Agence France-Presse, when Trump (Donald Trump) was asked by reporters at the White House whether the US should continue to sell weapons to Taiwan, he did not answer directly, but said, "I will discuss this issue with President Xi Jinping."
Trump told reporters: "President Xi Jinping hopes we don't do that, and I will talk about this issue. This is one of many issues I will discuss."
Trump also seemed to downplay the possibility of China attempting to take Taiwan, saying: "I don't think that will happen. I think we will be fine, I have a good relationship with President Xi Jinping, and he knows I don't want to see that happen."
But Trump pointed out that the US is "very far" from Taiwan, while referring to Xi Jinping, he said, "He is only 67 miles from Taiwan."
He also mentioned: "But you know, Japan and countries around the region give a lot of support to Taiwan."
Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on May 13, which will be his first visit to China since 2017, with bilateral talks scheduled for the 14th and 15th.
According to previews given to reporters by US officials, issues such as Iran, Taiwan, Artificial Intelligence (AI), nuclear weapons, and rare earths are expected to be discussed. (Compiled by: Chen Yen-chun, Liu Shu-chin) 1150512
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