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The United States may allow arms sales to Taiwan. Now we are talking about various types of missiles, as well as other defense equipment and services totaling $1.1 billion.
This was reported to journalists by three anonymous sources. We are talking about people who are directly familiar with the arms sales package.
Taiwan arms package not ready yet
Currently, the package is at an early stage. preparation stage. When it is fully formed, the Biden administration will presumably ask Congress to formally approve arms sales to Taiwan.
What missiles the US can sell to Taiwan:
- 60 missiles AGM-84L Harpoon Block II – $355 million;
- 100 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical air-to-air missiles – $85.6 million .
The remaining funds from the package, that is, 655.4 million dollars, can be spent on a contract for radar surveillance and expansion.
The main thing about China's conflict with Taiwan
In recent years, increased fears that China wants to take over Taiwan because it believes the island “is part of China.” In response, the United States and other Western countries began to do a lot to strengthen the defense capability of Taiwan.
The last moment of a sharp aggravation of relations was when US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi arrived on this island. At first, China threatened a lot and said that its “reunification with the island is inevitable.” But everything came down to a demonstration of the strength of the Chinese army. Then it happened again when other congressmen flew there – they again began demonstration military exercises near the island.
