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International
Trump Denies Claim He Asked China for U.S. Weapons
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:11 AM
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refuted claims that he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping about purchasing American weapons, following statements by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue.
The former U.S. President Donald Trump has denied allegations that he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping about buying American weapons, a claim that surfaced after U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue made the statement.
Perdue, in a recent interview, said that Trump had approached Xi regarding the purchase of U.S. military equipment. The ambassador’s remarks were widely reported in Indian media.
Trump responded publicly, stating that he never made such a request and that the claim was false. He added that he has no record of discussing weapon sales with the Chinese leader.
The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of U.S.-China defense relations, with both sides navigating complex trade and security issues. The denial underscores the sensitivity surrounding diplomatic communications between the two nations.
Perdue, in a recent interview, said that Trump had approached Xi regarding the purchase of U.S. military equipment. The ambassador’s remarks were widely reported in Indian media.
Trump responded publicly, stating that he never made such a request and that the claim was false. He added that he has no record of discussing weapon sales with the Chinese leader.
The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of U.S.-China defense relations, with both sides navigating complex trade and security issues. The denial underscores the sensitivity surrounding diplomatic communications between the two nations.