More on US arms sale to Taiwan. China wants it cancelled.

Post from yesterday as the news of the huge US arms sale to Tawian filtered out:

• US approves major arms sale to Taiwan

Justin had the response from China -

• China says that US arms sales to Taiwan violates international laws

China's foreign ministry has called on the US to "immediately cancel" the proposed sale.

• said the action "grossly interferes in China's internal affairs and undermines China's sovereignty and security interests"

As I said at the time, its going to be difficult to disentangle this from trade talks. Earlier we had reports of a phone call between Liu he, Mnuchin and Lighthzier. They have not even agreed to meet!

• White House says the trade call between US, Chinese officials was constructive

Not promising.