Break with US policy: Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi
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- Trump and Xi will meet in Beijing this week to discuss multiple issues, including Taiwan.
- Trump approved the largest ever U.S. arms sale to Taiwan.
- Trump said he will discuss future U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Xi, violating a U.S. Six Assurance to Taiwan.
- Observers warn that Trump may shift U.S. policy from strategic ambiguity to actively opposing Taiwanese independence.
Why it matters: Xi gains diplomatic leverage; the United States loses credibility on its Six Assurances; Taiwan’s defense posture is at risk of being weakened as U.S. policy shifts.
