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What weapons is the US selling to Taiwan?

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The US has approved a $330 million sale of weapons to Taiwan, specifically including fighter jet and aircraft parts. This sale aims to help Taiwan defend itself against potential Chinese aggression and is part of ongoing US commitments under existing law.

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  • The U.S. approved a $330 million weapons sale to Taiwan, including fighter jet and aircraft parts.
  • This is the first such sale since President Trump took office. 10s
  • The deal is meant to help Taiwan defend itself against Chinese aggression, as the U.S. is legally bound to do. 41s
  • The sale comes amid sensitive timing, following a Trump-Xi meeting and ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. 1m 4s
  • China has objected, calling the sale a violation of the one China principle, but the U.S. has not indicated plans to reverse the decision. 1m 17s
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U.S. approves massive sale of weapons to Taiwan

The US approves a $330 million sale of weapons to Taiwan, including fighter jet and aircraft parts.

U.S. approves massive sale of weapons to Taiwan
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CBS News
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U.S. approves massive sale of weapons to Taiwan

The $330 million deal involves fighter jet and aircraft parts intended to help Taiwan defend itself against Chinese aggression.

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