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US Announces $11.1B Arms Package to Taiwan, Largest Ever

US Announces $11.1B Arms Package to Taiwan, Largest Ever

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This massive $11.1 billion arms package proves America stands firmly with Taiwan against Chinese aggression and demonstrates unwavering commitment to the island's self-defense under the Taiwan Relations Act. The sale enhances Taiwan's defensive capabilities without altering regional military balance, providing critical asymmetric warfare tools like HIMARS and anti-tank systems that deter invasion. Washington's approval shows bipartisan resolve to help Taiwan maintain adequate defenses as threats intensify.

Arms sales to Taiwan persistently strain U.S.-China relations and fuel dangerous tensions over an island Beijing views as its sovereign territory. This record-breaking weapons package risks escalating military confrontation in the region and undermines diplomatic efforts between Washington and Beijing. The deal transforms Taiwan into a militarized powder keg that could drag America into direct conflict with a nuclear-armed China.


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