#military-sales

#military-sales

Xi promptly issued a stern warning about Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own. Stressing that the "Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations," Xi warned the U.S. to handle the matter with "extra caution," according to a summary of his comments from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If not, Xi said, "the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts."

The US State Department has approved a potential $4.67bn sale of a surface-to-air missile package to Egypt, including radar systems and logistical support.