Xi expected to press US to halt arms sales to Taiwan

Sep 23, 2026

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.

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