Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Summary
Taiwan’s president said he hopes the United States will approve a $14 billion arms sale soon to help Taiwan defend itself against China. He also said Taiwan does not want to join China and that only the Taiwanese people can decide their future.Key Facts
- Taiwan seeks a $14 billion arms sale from the United States to strengthen its defense.
- Taiwan’s president stated that the island rejects unification with China.
- The U.S. has delayed the arms sale partly to save weapons for its conflict with Iran.
- Taiwan relies on U.S. support to deter potential military threats from China.
- China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has increased military and diplomatic pressure.
- Taiwan’s parliament approved part of a $40 billion defense budget, cutting funding for drones and some local weapons.
- Taiwan’s defense ministry proposed a new $6.64 billion package for surveillance and small drones.
- Taiwan calls for China to stop threatening the region with military force.
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