China has reiterated its firm opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing’s position remains unchanged and strongly against such military cooperation.
The statement comes after Trump said he plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting. Reports suggest Washington is considering a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan that has been delayed for months.
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Beijing emphasized that Taiwan-related issues are internal matters and warned against external interference. Chinese officials said they expect an in-depth exchange on China-US relations and global security concerns during the summit.
China also reacted strongly to US sanctions targeting entities accused of helping Iran sell oil to China. It said it opposes unilateral sanctions and will protect the rights of its companies and citizens from external pressure.
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The upcoming Trump-Xi meeting is expected to cover multiple sensitive issues, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Middle East tensions, as both sides seek to manage escalating strategic competition.