U.S. bids to shape optics of $6 billion Taiwan arms deal

September 21, 2011 | BUSINESS

RICHMOND, Va (Reuters) – The Obama administration plans to supply state-of-the-art weapons for Taiwan’s existing F-16 fighter fleet as part of a potential $5.85 billion upgrade, a U.S. official involved in Taiwan policy said on Tuesday, amid a push to shape perceptions about the deal.
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