Xi Urges Caution in US Arms Sales to Taiwan During Trump Call

Fri Feb 06 2026 00:59:23 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent phone conversation, Chinese leader Xi Jinping cautioned US President Trump to exercise prudence regarding arms supplies to Taiwan, highlighting the delicate nature of US-China relations.

During a phone call between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, Xi emphasized that Taiwan is a critical issue in US-China relations. He urged Trump to be careful with arms sales to the self-governed island, referring to it as ‘China's territory.’ Trump characterized the conversation as constructive, underscoring the importance of maintaining good US-China ties. This dialogue follows a series of diplomatic visits to China and comes before Trump's planned visit to the country in April. The discussion also spanned trade, the situation in Ukraine, and China's potential purchase of US soybeans.

During a recent phone call, Chinese leader Xi Jinping conveyed to US President Donald Trump that Taiwan constitutes the most crucial issue in China-US relations. Xi urged caution on the US's part regarding arms supplies to Taiwan, highlighting his views on the importance of positive connections with Washington.

Trump deemed the call to be 'excellent and thorough' and expressed his anticipation for a forthcoming trip to China in April. This exchange also followed a flurry of interactions between Western leaders and China aimed at resetting diplomatic ties.

While discussing various topics, Trump's remarks included the possibility of China increasing its purchase of US soybeans, from 12 million to 20 million tonnes. Moreover, Xi reaffirmed China's stance on Taiwan as part of its territory, emphasizing the need for the US to manage arms sales to Taiwan wisely. The implications of these discussions reveal the delicate balance of US-China relations as both sides seek harmonious resolutions to their differences.