The proposed arms sale signals no change in US commitment to Taiwan, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Reuters The proposed arms sale signals no change in US commitment to Taiwan, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Reuters
The proposed arms sale signals no change in US commitment to Taiwan, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Reuters

Taiwan

China /  Diplomacy

Washington approves US$280 million arms sale to Taiwan

  • US defence security agency says communications system deal ‘will not alter’ the region’s basic military balance
  • Proposed sale is the first to be announced after November’s presidential election

Topic |   Taiwan
Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 11:42pm, 8 Dec, 2020

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The proposed arms sale signals no change in US commitment to Taiwan, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Reuters The proposed arms sale signals no change in US commitment to Taiwan, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Reuters
The proposed arms sale signals no change in US commitment to Taiwan, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Reuters
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