Xi expected to press US to halt arms sales to Taiwan
Taiwan's government says it still trusts Washington's commitments, ahead of a Trump–Xi meeting where Taiwan arms sales may land on the negotiating table — an unsettling prospect for Taipei.
- Reports say Xi Jinping plans to push Trump to stop selling weapons to Taiwan.
- The two leaders meet in Washington on the 24th, with Taiwan expected to be a key topic.
- Premier Cho Jung-tai said Taiwan has confidence in past US promises and in joint efforts to keep the region stable.
- Analysts expect Xi to focus his demand on "stop arming Taiwan" rather than broader sovereignty language.
Outlook: The meeting will show whether Washington treats arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip in its wider deal-making with Beijing.