"Big promises, thin results" - Politico on Trump's trip to China
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Trump concluded his visit to the PRC and allowed for a review of arms sales to Taiwan. The purchase of Boeing aircraft and the development of artificial intelligence were also discussed.
U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a two-day visit to China without major breakthroughs in relations between Washington and Beijing; however, following talks with Xi Jinping, he allowed for the possibility of reviewing the policy regarding arms sales to Taiwan. This was reported by Politico, according to UNN.
As the publication notes, Trump spoke of potential economic agreements after the negotiations, but the parties effectively presented no concrete results.
Trump speaks of reviewing arms supplies to Taiwan
Taiwan was one of the main topics of the negotiations. Despite previous White House statements that this issue would not be at the center of the summit, Trump admitted that he discussed it with Xi Jinping "in detail."
The U.S. President stated that he is ready to review American arms supplies to Taiwan – one of Beijing's key demands.
"I will make a decision in the near future," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
He also added that he plans to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te before making a decision.
China warned the U.S. over Taiwan
According to the publication, during the meeting, Xi Jinping warned Trump that wrong actions regarding Taiwan could lead to "clashes and even conflict."
Analysts interviewed by the publication note that potential U.S. consultations with China regarding arms supplies to Taiwan would represent a serious departure from long-standing American policy.
Big statements without specifics
Trump also announced the possible sale of 200 Boeing aircraft to China and Beijing's purchase of American soybeans worth "billions of dollars," but the Chinese side has not officially confirmed these agreements.
Separately, the parties discussed the creation of mechanisms to control the development of artificial intelligence.
However, as Politico writes, the summit brought no breakthrough in key disputes between the countries – particularly regarding trade imbalances, Chinese cyberattacks, the situation around Taiwan, and support for Iran.
The issue of Ukraine remained secondary
The article notes that the topic of Russia's war against Ukraine did not become central during the negotiations.
China stated only that Beijing and Washington are ready to "continue communication" and play a "constructive role" in the political settlement of the war.
Politico also reminds that Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the U.S. as early as this fall.