Trump disputes claims of weapon sales discussion with Xi Jinping
PBS · September 28, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
President Donald Trump stated that he did not ask Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the possibility of weapon sales. This statement contradicts remarks made by the U.S. ambassador to China.
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This story is significant as it pertains to U.S.-China relations and discussions of military sales.
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