US Boosts Taiwan’s Defence With $228m Arms Sale

The US State Department has announced its approval of a $228 million foreign military sale of spare parts to Taiwan, a move aimed at bolstering the island’s defense capabilities against China’s increasing grey zone intrusions.

This development underscores the US’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s security, despite the lack of formal ties between the two nations.

Taiwan’s defense ministry has expressed gratitude for the US’s support, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced defense capabilities.

“The Chinese Communist’s routine grey zone intrusions severely restrict our air space and maritime training areas,” the ministry said.

The sale of aircraft parts and accessories is expected to significantly enhance combat readiness and safety for Taiwan’s air force equipment.

China’s actions in the region have sparked concerns over regional stability and international law.

Viewing Taiwan as its own territory, Beijing has intensified military and political pressure on the democratically-governed island.

 China’s grey-zone warfare tactics, including increased PLA flights into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone, growing presence of Chinese research vessels, and regular coast guard patrols near Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands, aim to test and pressure Taiwanese forces without crossing into full-scale combat.

The US-Taiwan partnership remains crucial in maintaining regional stability.

The US-Taiwan Relationship Act governs US security assistance to Taiwan, ensuring the island’s self-defense capabilities.

International leaders urge a unified response to counter China’s hybrid warfare and protect Taiwan’s sovereignty.

The US approval of the $228 million arms sale to Taiwan serves as a strategic move to counter China’s escalating aggression.

This development reinforces the US’s commitment to supporting Taiwan’s defense and underscores the importance of international cooperation in maintaining regional stability.

Boluwatife Enome

Reuters

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