US Boosts Taiwan, China Demands Halt
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The United States has announced plans to sell around $11 billion worth of weapons to Taiwan, including HIMARS systems, prompting a sharp reaction from Beijing.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to sell Taiwan a major arms package worth approximately $11 billion. The package includes HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, self-propelled artillery units, and various missiles.
The deal still requires approval by the US Congress. If approved, it would mark the second arms sale to Taiwan since Trump’s return to the White House.
According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Taiwan is set to receive HIMARS systems valued at around $4 billion, along with self-propelled howitzers costing an additional $4 billion. These systems have previously demonstrated high effectiveness, including during the war in Ukraine.
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense thanked the United States, stating that the deal would help the island rapidly build strong deterrence capabilities.
China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province, strongly condemned the move, saying it seriously undermines China’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Beijing urged Washington to adhere to the “one China” principle and halt what it described as dangerous actions.
The deal still requires approval by the US Congress. If approved, it would mark the second arms sale to Taiwan since Trump’s return to the White House.
According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Taiwan is set to receive HIMARS systems valued at around $4 billion, along with self-propelled howitzers costing an additional $4 billion. These systems have previously demonstrated high effectiveness, including during the war in Ukraine.
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense thanked the United States, stating that the deal would help the island rapidly build strong deterrence capabilities.
China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province, strongly condemned the move, saying it seriously undermines China’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Beijing urged Washington to adhere to the “one China” principle and halt what it described as dangerous actions.
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