Trump's $14 billion Taiwan arms sale clouds Trump-Xi summit

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A proposed $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan is a key sensitive issue ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, with Beijing pressing for a continued delay. Xi is expected to urge Trump to hold off on the package, which includes missiles and air-defence systems. Trump has previously called the deal a "negotiating chip" with China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory. Taiwan relies on US military support, and a delay creates political problems for President Lai Ching-te. Beijing may threaten rare-earth export restrictions or skip the G20 summit if the sale is approved, while Trump's approach marks a shift from his first term.


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