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Taiwan: China Sends Warships After US Approves Arms Sale

Taiwan: China Sends Warships After US Approves Arms Sale

Above: Vietnamese missile frigate Tran Hung Dao heads to a naval port in the city of Zhanjiang, China on Aug. 7, 2024. Image copyright: Wang Jian/Contributor/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images

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 region. The US is meddling in China's internal affairs, encouraging separatist forces in Taiwan, and not abiding by the one-China policy.

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This arms package is a blatant violation of China's sovereignty and a dangerous move that undermines peace and stability in the region. The US is meddling in China's internal affairs, encouraging separatist forces in Taiwan, and not abiding by the one-China policy.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 34% chance that the People's Republic of China will control at least half of Taiwan before Jan. 1, 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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