US Arms Deal with Taiwan Sparks Diplomatic Tensions with China

The Trump administration has unveiled a significant arms package to Taiwan worth over $10 billion, including missiles, howitzers, and drones, causing an angry response from China. The sale aims to modernize Taiwan's military, while provoking debate over the escalating US-China tensions concerning Taiwan's sovereignty.

The Trump administration has announced a colossal arms deal with Taiwan valued at over USD 10 billion. This package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones, drawing sharp criticism from China. This decision comes amidst fluctuating US-China tensions, primarily over trade, tariffs, and Taiwan's political status.

The State Department unveiled this arms deal during a televised address by President Donald Trump. The package covers multiple military systems, including HIMARS and ATACMS, alongside drones and military software. The US justifies these sales by citing interests in regional security and maintaining a military balance.

China's Foreign Ministry criticized the arms deal, claiming it violates diplomatic agreements and threatens regional stability. Meanwhile, Taiwan expressed gratitude, noting the arms enhancement supports its defensive capacity. As Taiwan plans to significantly increase its defense budget, US legislative support for Taiwan's military is poised to intensify already strained US-China relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)