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Defence
Trump Offers US Weapon Sales to China’s Xi in Light‑Hearted Pitch
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:17 AM
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping purchase American weapons, a remark made in a joking tone according to U.S. Ambassador David Pardu.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping purchase American weapons, a remark made in a joking tone according to U.S. Ambassador David Pardu.
Trump made the offer during a recent meeting, according to Pardu, who said the comment was meant as a light‑hearted joke.
In addition, Trump likened the sale of weapons to Taiwan to ordinary defense contracts, framing it as a routine transaction.
The offer has not been confirmed by any official source and no further details have been released.
Trump made the offer during a recent meeting, according to Pardu, who said the comment was meant as a light‑hearted joke.
In addition, Trump likened the sale of weapons to Taiwan to ordinary defense contracts, framing it as a routine transaction.
The offer has not been confirmed by any official source and no further details have been released.