China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

27/10/2024 03:16 The Guardian

Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government said, lambasting a $2bn arms sale package by the United States to Taiwan.The Pentagon on Friday said the United States had approved a potential $2bn arms sale package to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced air defence missile system battle-tested in Ukraine, including advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar. The deal awaits approval by Congress. Continue reading...

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