Event Brief
Xi likely to press Trump on arms sales to Taiwan
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Xi Jinping is expected to urge President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for Taiwan.
WHO: Xi Jinping
WHAT: Xi Jinping is poised to press Trump to slow arms approvals for Taiwan
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Beijing wants Trump to slow approval of more weapons for Taiwan.
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