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- Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to request an end to US arms sales to Taiwan during a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
- Beijing cites a 1982 agreement to limit weapons transfers, while the US points to conditions regarding peaceful resolutions and internal laws requiring support for Taiwan's defense.
- A $14 billion arms package for Taiwan is currently on hold as part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
- The outcome of these discussions is viewed as critical for regional stability and US-China relations.
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- Decision on the $14 billion arms package for Taiwan
- Outcome of discussions regarding the 1982 US-China joint communique
- Potential Chinese diplomatic concessions regarding Iran
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