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Trump Disputes Ambassadors Claim He Asked Xi About US Arms Sales To China
What happened
Donald Trump disputed US Ambassador to China David Perdue's claim that he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy US weapons. Trump suggested Perdue may have been referring to Taiwan instead of China. Trump later said selling US weapons to China "maybe".
Why it matters
The dispute highlights differing accounts of a key conversation, potentially affecting the public's understanding of US-China relations. The issue may influence perceptions of the US administration's stance on arms sales to China. The clarification may also affect the credibility of the Ambassador's account in the public eye.
Key facts
- Donald Trump disputed Ambassador Perdue's claim
- Trump suggested Perdue may have referred to Taiwan
- Trump said "maybe" about selling US weapons to China
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