Rep. John Moolenaar says U.S. has “responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself” before Xi visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly planning to ask U.S. President Donald Trump to stop selling arms to Taiwan, a region China considers part of its territory. This request highlights the ongoing tension between China and the United States over Taiwan, which has its own government and operates independently but is claimed by China. The issue of arms sales is a significant point of contention, as the U.S. has historically supported Taiwan’s defense capabilities. In response to this development, Republican Representative John Moolenaar of Michigan, who chairs the House Select Committee on China, has expressed his views, though the article does not detail his specific response. This situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., China, and Taiwan, and the potential implications for international relations and regional stability. QUESTION: How might the relationship between the U.S. and China change if the U.S. decides to stop selling arms to Taiwan?