Reuters: U.S. State Department approves possible $2.2 billion arms sale to Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday, despite Chinese criticism of the deal.
China’s foreign ministry expressed anger about the sale and urged the United States to revoke it. The timing is especially sensitive as the Washington and Beijing are seeking to resolve a bitter trade war.
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WNU Editor: This is all happening with trade talks in the background .... U.S., Chinese negotiators hold 'constructive' phone talks on trade. (Reuters).
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