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Trump and Xi Discuss Arms Sales Amid Taiwan Policy Stance

2/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed potential arms sales, but White House says U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged.
Trump indicated he would decide soon after Beijing warned about arms sales implications.
White House official reiterates United States adherence to the 'one China' policy, engaging Taiwan and China under Taiwan Relations Act.
The policy commits to not consulting Beijing on arms sales and to maintaining Taiwan's sovereignty.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed potential arms sales, but White House says U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged.
Trump indicated he would decide soon after Beijing warned about arms sales implications.
White House official reiterates United States adherence to the 'one China' policy, engaging Taiwan and China under Taiwan Relations Act.
The policy commits to not consulting Beijing on arms sales and to maintaining Taiwan's sovereignty.