Deutsche Welle - New US arms package for Taiwan includes parts for F-16 fighter jets and radar systems. In addition, the US Congress must still approve the supply of mobile communications equipment.
Washington has approved the sale of another batch of weapons to Taiwan - spare parts for F-16 fighter jets and radar systems. According to the Pentagon, the transaction amount is $320 million, as reported on Saturday, November 30, by Reuters and AFP news agencies.
In addition, the US State Department has approved the possible sale of upgraded mobile communications equipment to Taiwan worth approximately $65 million. This second package still needs to be approved by both houses of the US Congress. The main contractor will be General Dynamics.
The sales transactions are expected to be completed within a month, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said. "Taiwan and the United States will continue to strengthen cooperation to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region," the department said in a statement the day before Taiwanese President William Lai embarked on a Pacific Rim tour. he will visit Hawaii, Guam and the Marshall Islands.
China calls on US to be cautious in relations with Taiwan․
On November 29, China warned the US to exercise “extreme caution” in dealing with Taiwan, which Beijing considers its territory. The Chinese government views Lai's trip to the region as "a provocation that violates the one-China principle."
In October, the United States announced a possible $2 billion arms package to Taiwan. Washington does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan but is required by law to provide the island with means of self-defense.
On November 29, China warned the US to exercise “extreme caution” in dealing with Taiwan, which Beijing considers its territory. The Chinese government views Lai's trip to the region as "a provocation that violates the one-China principle."
In October, the United States announced a possible $2 billion arms package to Taiwan. Washington does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan but is required by law to provide the island with means of self-defense.
