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US Unveils $345M Weapons Package for Taiwan Amid Dispute

The announcement comes amidst escalating regional tensions. The decision underscores the US commitment to support its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. However, this move has also elicited strong objections from China, which perceives Taiwan as part of its territory and views the weapons package as a challenge to its sovereignty claims.

In a notable development, the United States has made a formal declaration of a $345 million weapons package to be provided to Taiwan. The announcement comes amidst escalating regional tensions, drawing reactions from various concerned parties.

The decision to supply advanced weaponry to Taiwan underscores the US commitment to support its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. However, this move has also elicited strong objections from China, which perceives Taiwan as part of its territory and views the weapons package as a challenge to its sovereignty claims.

The White House announcement on the weapons package did not provide specific details, but media outlets, citing unnamed officials, mentioned that it includes portable air defence systems, small arms munitions, and reconnaissance equipment. In response to the announcement, Beijing swiftly rebuked, vowing to forcibly "reunify" Taiwan with the Chinese mainland if necessary.

Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, called on the US to halt arms sales to Taiwan and cease actions that could escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait. While the US does not officially recognize Taiwan, it has been supporting its defense efforts due to China's increasingly aggressive stance, including military incursions.

Despite the US "One China" policy, which acknowledges Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan, Washington's law mandates support for Taiwan's defense. Over the years, the US has approved substantial military aid to Taiwan, including a recent $8 billion deal for 66 F-16 fighter jets to be delivered by 2026. This continued backing of Taiwan and its independence-leaning administration has contributed to heightened tensions between the US and China, with Beijing accusing the US of inflaming the situation in the region.

As the situation continues to evolve, the international community closely watches the developments and their implications on the delicate geopolitical balance in the region. The announcement highlights the complex nature of the Taiwan-China-US relationship and underscores the significance of strategic decisions in the Indo-Pacific theater.

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