'Would like to buy some?': Trump offered Xi US weapons as Taiwan deal hangs

US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of China purchasing US weapons during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US ambassador to China David Perdue. Perdue said Trump had previously told Xi that the US sells weapons to other countries around the world and even asked if China would like to buy some.

This exchange took place during a state visit to Washington, and the ambassador did not provide specific dates or further details about the conversation. The matter of a $14 billion arms deal for Taiwan, which has been awaiting Trump's approval for months, remains unresolved.