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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
May 11, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Xi to press Trump on arms sales to Taiwan
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Xi Jinping is expected to urge President Trump to slow arms approvals for Taiwan during a China summit.
WHO: Xi Jinping
WHAT: Xi Jinping is poised to press President Trump on arms sales to Taiwan during a China summit.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Xi is reacting to Beijing’s position that Taiwan is a core interest and seeking to slow approval of more weapons for Taiwan.
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