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US ambassador says Trump asked Xi if China wanted US weapons

David Perdue, the US ambassador to China, made the claim during a Fox News interview on Sunday. It came as Taiwan awaits Trump’s decision on a $14bn US arms package, which he has held back since May. The White House said there are no plans to sell weapons to China, while the State Department said US law forbids such sales.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 September 2026 at 5:00

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