Senate Democrats criticized President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, arguing that its diplomatic ceremony produced no visible breakthroughs on artificial intelligence, trade, critical minerals or weapons for Taiwan. In a statement signed by at least 19 of the 47 Senate Democratic caucus members, they urged Trump to release more than $15 billion in security assistance Congress has approved for Taiwan, comprising $1.3 billion in funds and a $14 billion arms sale package. The lawmakers also called for stronger pressure on human rights issues and the release of wrongfully detained Americans. Some Republicans likewise urged Trump to release the Taiwan funds. Democrats further objected to eased restrictions on high-end chip sales to China and said extending the US-China tariff truce did not resolve supply-chain concerns, including China’s control of global rare earth refining. Their response offered an indication of how Democrats might approach Beijing if they win control of one or both chambers in the November 3 midterm elections, as polls show Republicans facing difficulty defending their slim congressional majorities amid a decline in Trump’s approval rating.