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President Trump asked Xi Jinping, the leader of China, whether he would like to buy American weapons, David Perdue, the American ambassador to China, said in a television interview on Sunday.
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U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue stated on September 27, 2026, that President Trump asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he would like to buy American weapons.
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David Perdue
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-27",
    "event": "Television interview on Fox News Sunday",
    "person": "David Perdue",
    "organization": "U.S. Embassy in China"
}
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Politics International Relations Arms Trade
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM (2 weeks 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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