
AI-generated summary
Relations between the U.S. and China are tense over technological, military and geopolitical rivalries, including the status of Taiwan, which China considers its province while the U.S. supports its defense through arms supplies. Recently, Chinese services allegedly seized parts of the F-35 fighter redirected from Australia to Hong Kong, which increased concerns about the theft of military technology.
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said in an interview on Fox News on Sunday that Trump had asked Xi if he would like to buy American weapons.
The ambassador's words were made in the context of talks with Xi on arms supplies to Taiwan and allegations that Trump is suspending these transactions under pressure from China.
He and President Xi talk about it every time they meet. Yet President Trump keeps saying, "Hey, we're selling guns to other people around the world." At one point he even asked President Xi if he wanted to buy it, Perdue reported.
Commentators surprised by the ambassador's words
This statement caused great surprise among commentators. Some even considered it a joke, taking into account the rivalry between the superpowers and the US concerns about China stealing military technologies.
Yesterday, journalists asked Trump whether he actually asked Xi if he would like to buy American weapons. Trump replied that he had "never heard of it."
They would probably like to buy it (the weapon) because we make better equipment than they do, so maybe it's a good idea. But we didn't talk about it, Trump said.
He added that Perdue may have confused China with Taiwan.
Just before Xi's visit, the Politico website and other media reported that Chinese services came into possession of parts of the F-35 fighter containing advanced technologies. This happened after a shipment of parts from Australia was mysteriously diverted and sent to Hong Kong instead of the United States.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Biden administration will clarify the US position on arms supplies to Taiwan in the coming days.
Likely · Within days
China may officially demand explanations from the US regarding accusations of trying to sell weapons to China.
Possible · Within weeks

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