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Ryan Hass, a former career diplomat and White House national security official who is director of the China center at the Brookings Institution, wrote on social media that "If there was any ambiguity about whether President Trump views China as a security threat, this disclosure by @USAmbChina Perdue puts the question to rest."
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On September 27, 2026, Ryan Hass, director of the China center at the Brookings Institution, stated on social media that Ambassador Perdue's disclosure removes any ambiguity about President Trump viewing China as a security threat.
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Ryan Hass
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{
    "date": "2026-09-27",
    "person": "Ryan Hass",
    "platform": "social media",
    "organization": "Brookings Institution"
}
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Politics International Relations Security
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM (1 week ago)

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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/trump-weapons-sale-china.html

President Trump reportedly offered to sell American weapons to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to U.S. Ambassador David Perdue. This revelation has sparked controversy, given the long-standing U.S. policy prohibiting arms sales to China and the country's status as a military rival.

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