President Donald Trump departed China on Sunday after a series of meetings that yielded trade agreements but left key foreign policy questions unanswered. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he is still deciding the fate of a new weapons package for Taiwan, adding that he was not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
During the visit, Trump emphasized the economic benefits of the deals signed with Chinese leaders, but he offered little clarity on two of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China relations. The administration has been weighing a $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which has drawn strong objections from Beijing. Trump indicated that a decision has not yet been made.
On Iran, Trump said he did not seek China's support for his maximum pressure campaign, but he did not elaborate on how his upcoming decisions regarding the Iranian nuclear deal might affect relations with Beijing. Analysts note that China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil and could push back against renewed U.S. sanctions.