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U.S. Denies Weapon Sales to China Amid Ambassadors' Claims of Trump Offer
The U.S. government denied any plans to sell weapons to China, contradicting claims by U.S. ambassadors that former President Trump had offered to do so. China's military growth and the risk of regional conflict were highlighted in the reports. The U.S. stance was confirmed by multiple outlets, while the ambassador's claims were reported by others.
The U.S. confirmed no plans to sell weapons to China, as stated by the Thairath report. The U.S. ambassadors claimed that former President Trump had offered to sell arms to China, according to both Thairath and the Sydney Morning Herald. China's military is described as the world's fastest-growing, with U.S. officials warning of potential clashes in the Asia-Pacific region.
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IndependentThairathSep 28, 09:20 PM
U.S. Confirms No Plans to Sell Weapons to China After Ambassadors Claim of Trump Offer - Thairath EnglishU.S. Confirms No Plans to Sell Weapons to China After Ambassadors Claim of Trump Offer Thairath English
IndependentThe Sydney Morning HeraldSep 28, 09:30 AM
Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador saysChina has the world’s fastest-growing military and for decades US officials have warned of a potential military clash between the two nuclear-armed powers in the Asia-Pacific region.