China Sets a 'Red Line' for the United States Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit

The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping scheduled for September 24 in Washington could be jeopardized if the United States approves a new $14 billion arms package for Taiwan. Beijing has warned that this sale would lead to the cancellation of the summit, highlighting the ongoing tension surrounding the Taiwan issue. This contract would include Patriot PAC-3 missiles and NASAMS air defense systems and follows a previous $11.1 billion contract approved in December 2025.