US approves $385M in F-16 parts sale to Taiwan, escalating tensions with China.

The US State Department has approved a $385 million sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan, ahead of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's Pacific trip. This move escalates tensions with China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has increased military pressure, including war games. The US, legally bound to support Taiwan's defense, faces pressure to avoid provocation.

November 30, 2024
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