What Happened
Beijing Presses Trump To Freeze Proposed $14 Billion Deal
As President Trump meets with China’s leader Xi Jinping, one key issue on the table is the proposed $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan. Beijing has long claimed Taiwan as its territory and has been pressing Trump to freeze the deal, which includes missiles, anti-drone weaponry, and air-defense systems. Taiwan has relied on US military power to counter threats from China, and the island’s security is seen as a critical interest for the US. The arms sale has been described by Trump as a ’negotiating chip’ with China, and his administration has held off approving the package. The situation was reported by Unknown Source.