Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most

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During a summit in Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump's discussions revealed significant unspoken elements. While U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue initially stated Trump offered weapons sales to China, the State Department clarified that U.S. law prohibits such sales. Taiwan's status remained a priority for Xi, with the U.S. committed to supplying the island with weapons despite not recognizing it as independent. China announced it would allow more foreign financial firms to operate within its borders, subject to Chinese laws and regulations, a move that still presents regulatory barriers for foreign companies. The summit's true implications may lie in what was not explicitly addressed or resolved.

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The State Department later clarified that US law prohibits arms sales to China and there are no plans to do so.

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US Ambassador to China David Perdue told Fox News that Trump had offered to sell weapons to Xi during the summit.

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Foreign financial firms have long complained that regulatory barriers, licensing requirements and concerns over exit bans make it difficult to expand in China.

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China says it will allow more foreign financial firms to apply to do business and open offices in China.

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Adding to the confusion, US Ambassador to China David Perdue told Fox News that Trump had offered to sell weapons to Xi during the summit.The State Department later clarified that US law prohibits arms sales to China and there are no plans to do so.Beijing sees the self-governing island as part of China. Most countries, including the United States, do not recognise Taiwan as an independent state, but Washington is opposed to any attempt to take the island by force and is committed to supplying it with weapons.Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe issue of Taiwan was clearly a priority for Xi JinpingChina may be opening the investment doorsChina says it will allow more foreign financial firms, including American-backed banks, investment companies and insurers, to apply to do business and open offices in China. But any approvals will still be subject to Chinese laws and regulations.The last line is key. China is opening the door, but still controls who gets through it.foreign financial firms have long complained that regulatory barriers, licensing requirements and concerns over exit bans make it difficult to expand in China, even when market access is technically allowed.

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