Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump believes a conflict with China over Taiwan's status is unlikely in the near future. The US has provided Taiwan with weapons to counter a potential Chinese assault, and Trump announced a significant arms deal for Taiwan in December. US defence support for Taiwan has long been a source of tension with Beijing, which considers Taiwan an essential part of its territory.