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US Navy signals pause on $14B Taiwan arms sale amid Beijing's opposition

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The US Navy has indicated a potential pause on a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, a move that has drawn a strong response from Beijing. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao suggested the pause is to ensure sufficient munitions for the US's own needs, with foreign military sales to resume when deemed necessary. Taiwan's presidential office stated they have no information about any adjustments to the arms sale. AI

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US Navy signals pause on $14B Taiwan arms sale amid Beijing's opposition

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Laura Zhou ·

    US Navy signals pause in Taiwan arms sale, drawing swift reaction from Beijing

    Beijing reaffirmed its opposition to arms sales to Taiwan after the acting secretary of the US Navy said Washington was pausing a US$14 billion weapons purchase by the self-governed island. “China’s firm opposition to US arms sales to China’s Taiwan region is consistent, clear an…

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