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The US has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth around $1.8bn (£1.4bn), in a move that is likely to increase tensions with China.
The Pentagon said the deal comprised three weapons systems, including rocket launchers, sensors and artillery.
Taiwan, which considers itself a country, is seen as a renegade province by China.
Tensions have increased in recent years and Beijing has not ruled out the use of force to take the island back.
Last week, US national security adviser Robert O'Brien said that while he did not believe China was ready to invade Taiwan, the island needed to "fortify itself" for the future.
Taiwan's defence ministry said the weapons would help it "build credible combat capabilities and strengthen the development of asymmetric warfare".
The Pentagon said the deal comprised three weapons systems, including rocket launchers, sensors and artillery.
Taiwan, which considers itself a country, is seen as a renegade province by China.
Tensions have increased in recent years and Beijing has not ruled out the use of force to take the island back.
Last week, US national security adviser Robert O'Brien said that while he did not believe China was ready to invade Taiwan, the island needed to "fortify itself" for the future.
Taiwan's defence ministry said the weapons would help it "build credible combat capabilities and strengthen the development of asymmetric warfare".
US approves $1.8bn weapons sale to Taiwan
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Keep it up China. We can arrange some expedient shipments/deliveries for you. Screw the Bear, show respect for the Eagle. We may be young, but don't mistake kindness and immaturity for weakness. Gung Ho!
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They also claim they own a lot of international waters and keep building islands to take over more. I guess we should just hand them everything they want?
We have been allies of and supported Taiwan's right to exist as a separate nation since the 1950's. It became independent of China when the communists took over. The people want to continue to be an independent democracy.
Why is it you democrats only complain when it suits your cause? You complain about our relationships with foreign countries and then want to throw one under the bus. China isn't a problem when Biden is being paid money for access but it is when we sell arms to them.
There is absolutely no logic to your positions.
We have been allies of and supported Taiwan's right to exist as a separate nation since the 1950's. It became independent of China when the communists took over. The people want to continue to be an independent democracy.
Why is it you democrats only complain when it suits your cause? You complain about our relationships with foreign countries and then want to throw one under the bus. China isn't a problem when Biden is being paid money for access but it is when we sell arms to them.
There is absolutely no logic to your positions.
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