Taiwan: China Sends Warships After US Approves Arms Sale
Taiwan: China Sends Warships After US Approves $2B Arms Sale
The Facts
On Sunday, Taiwan's defense ministry said that Chinese aircraft and ships conducted combat patrols near the island after the US approved a $2B arms sale package last week to the East Asian country.
The Pentagon said that the package includes the shipment of missile systems and radar systems, which have been battle-tested in Ukraine, to maintain "political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region."
The Spin
The arms sale to Taiwan is crucial for maintaining regional stability and bolstering the island's self-defense capabilities in the face of China's threats. The US is merely fulfilling its legal obligation to support Taiwan's security.
This arms package is a blatant violation of China's sovereignty and a dangerous move that undermines peace and stability in the Straitregion. The US is meddling in China's internal affairs and encouraging separatist forces in Taiwan.
