US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping greet each other as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025.  (AFP)
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Firstpost17-02-2026, 08:21

Trump to Decide 'Soon' on Taiwan Arms Deal Amid Xi's Warning, China Visit at Risk

  • US President Donald Trump will 'soon' decide on sending more weapons to Taiwan.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Trump against the arms deal during a recent phone call, emphasizing 'mutual respect' and caution on Taiwan.
  • The potential arms package could include Patriot missile systems and other advanced weapons, possibly worth up to $20 billion.
  • Beijing has privately warned that proceeding with the sale could derail Trump's upcoming April meeting with Xi in Beijing.
  • Some US officials believe China is overstating the risk and is unlikely to cancel the visit, with speculation Trump might delay formal notification until after his return.

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