President Trump said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan in "great detail" during a two‑day summit in Beijing. The conversation may undermine Washington’s 1982 Six Assurances that pledged not to consult China on Taiwanese arms deals.

Trump’s remarks come after he postponed approval of a $14 billion package, while lawmakers urged a congressional notification. Taiwan’s legislature recently sanctioned $25 billion to fund the sale, heightening pressure on the administration.

Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan dispute could spark conflict, urging U.S. restraint. Analysts suggest the Chinese president sought to delay or reduce future sales, potentially reshaping U.S.–Taiwan defense dynamics.

The debate signals a shift in U.S. policy toward Taiwan, exposing uncertainty for defense contractors and affecting market expectations for future arms deals.