China threatens the US-Sino and cross-Straits relations may sever should the U.S. continue to push through with its plan of arm sale to Taiwan. ReutersNo New F-16’s For Taiwan, But U.S. To Upgrade Fleet -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has decided not to sell F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan but instead to help it refurbish its existing fleet, prompting criticism in Congress that the United States is buckling to pressure from China.
The decision, which could be announced as early as this week and was shared with Congressional staff members on Friday, is a consolation prize for Taiwan, which wanted to buy 66 F-16’s to replace jets it bought in 1992 during the administration of President George H. W. Bush.
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More News On No New F-16s For Taiwan
US decides to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jets, but not sell it new ones, sources say -- Washington Post
US-Taiwan to announce arms deal -- Financial Times
Taiwan criticizes Obama team over new F-16 holdup -- Reuters
U.S., China Tone Down Taiwan Fight -- Wall Street Journal
China gives muted response to U.S.-Taiwan arms deal -- Washington Post
China Warns Against US-Taiwan Arms Deal -- Voice of America
Taiwan looking at tech beyond F-16s: official -- China Post
Barack Obama risks diplomatic rift with China after approving F-16 fighter jet deal with Taiwan -- Stephen Hull, Daily Mail
U.S.-Sino Relations on the Brink of Collapse? -- Kay Aviles, IBTimes
Taiwan Losing Ability to Deter China -- Max Boot, Commentary
My Comment: I have to give credit to the Taiwanese. Even though they will not get any new F-16s, they have now upped a request to purchase F-35s.
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