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Trump and Xi Discuss Arms Sales and Global Tensions

2/8/2026

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On February 4, 2026, Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump to exercise caution on arms sales to Taiwan as a critical issue.
Trump described the call positively, expressing respect for Xi and commitment to cooperation.
They discussed Iran, with Trump pressing for further isolation of Tehran.
Afterward, Trump posted on social media that the relationship matters, noting trade.
Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid nuclear arms control tensions.

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Story summary

On February 4, 2026, Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump to exercise caution on arms sales to Taiwan as a critical issue.
Trump described the call positively, expressing respect for Xi and commitment to cooperation.
They discussed Iran, with Trump pressing for further isolation of Tehran.
Afterward, Trump posted on social media that the relationship matters, noting trade.
Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid nuclear arms control tensions.