US announces more than $10bn of arms sales to Taiwan

The US government, under the Trump administration, announced over $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, howitzers, and drones. The sales, announced by the State Department, aim to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities and maintain stability in the region. The package includes high-mobility artillery rocket systems, tactical missile systems, self-propelled howitzers, and various other military equipment and software. China's foreign ministry strongly condemned the arms sales, stating that they violate agreements between Beijing and Washington, undermine regional stability, and harm China's sovereignty. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and opposes any actions that suggest independence.

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