Thursday, June 6, 2019

Taiwan Confirms Request To Purchase $2 Billion In Tanks And Air Defense Systems From The U.S.



Reuters: Exclusive: U.S. pursues sale of over $2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, sources say, angering China

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, sparking anger from Beijing which is already involved in an escalating trade war with Washington.

An informal notification of the proposed sale has been sent to the U.S. Congress, the four sources said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the possible deal.

The potential sale included 108 General Dynamics Corp M1A2 Abrams tanks worth around $2 billion as well as anti-tank and anti-aircraft munitions, three of the sources said. Taiwan has been interested in refreshing its existing U.S.-made battle tank inventory, which includes M60 Patton tanks.

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More News On Taiwan Wanting To Buy $2 Billion In Military Equipment From The U.S.

‘Fighter jets trump battle tanks’ in Taiwan’s US arms purchase priorities -- SCMP
Trump Administration Plans to Sell More Than $2 Billion of Arms to Taiwan -- The New York Times
U.S. Readies $2 Billion Taiwan Arms Package Over China Protests -- Bloomberg
Taiwan confirms request for US tanks, air defense systems -- FOX News/AP

China's Reaction

China opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan -- CGTN
U.S. arms sale request from Taiwan draws warning of "serious harm" from China -- CBS/AP
Taiwan's request for US tanks and missiles sparks China anger -- AFP
Taiwan's Request to Buy US Military Hardware Draws Ire From China -- VOA
China concern after Taiwan confirms US arms purchase request -- SCMP
China has ‘serious concerns’ about Taiwan’s request for US tanks, missiles -- RT

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