Trump calls Taiwan arms deal a “negotiating chip” after three days with Xi in Beijing

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By Alina Maria StanMay 17, 2026, 9:20 am180 ptsTrendingTop
Donald Trump flew home from Beijing on Friday having told China’s Xi Jinping that a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan is “a very good negotiating chip,” a remark that reframes American security commitments to a democratic ally as a bargaining token in a broader great-power relationship. The comment,…

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