Posts Tagged ‘ WASHINGTON ’

U.S. solar to get Obama aid in battle with China

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WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's administration is expected to throw its weight behind U.S. solar panel producers on Tuesday in their battle against lower-priced imports from China that they say threaten the future of the industry in the United States. A coalition of seven U.S. manufacturers has asked for duties topping 100...

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China warns against U.S. F-16 upgrade for Taiwan

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WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The Obama administration told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that it planned a $5.3 billion upgrade of Taiwan’s F-16 fighter fleet, angering Beijing but disappointing new arms-sales advocates. (read more…) Related items US to Announce F-16 Upgrade for Taiwan Taiwan-US arms deal has lessons for others in Asia U.S. to Upgrade...

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US arms package to Taiwan irks China

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Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The Obama administration is expected to announce Wednesday the sale of a package of weapons and equipment worth $5.8 billion to upgrade Taiwan’s fleet of 145 F-16 jets – something that has irked China. (continue…) Related items Taiwan carrier eyes $200 million expansion US offers $5.8B F-16 fighter upgrades to...

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Obama Decides Against Selling Taiwan the F-16′s China Opposed

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It looks like Obama thought better of selling F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan. Last night, The Washington Times reported that the administration had approved a $4.2 billion arms deal that will upgrade the country’s existing fighter jets but “decided against selling Taiwan 66 advanced F-16 C/D model aircraft, despite several requests from Taipei and Congress.” Today, Bloomberg News followed up...

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Senator: Taiwan F-16 deal might bypass Obama – Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Navy Times

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WASHINGTON — Congress may be able to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan even if President Barack Obama should object, a Republican senator said Tuesday. (read the story…) Related items Two US-built minehunters to join Taiwan navy Taiwan reports progress on US deal to upgrade jets Yet Another Deal for BMC...

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45 senators urge Obama to sell F-16s to Taiwan – Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Navy Times

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WASHINGTON — Nearly half the Senate urged President Obama on Thursday to authorize quickly the sale of F-16 jet fighters to Taiwan, a request that has been hanging for five years. (read the story…) Related items Two US-built minehunters to join Taiwan navy PACOM boss: China much stronger than Taiwan – Navy News |...

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US committed to Taiwan’s defence; says decision on arms sales will not be swayed by China

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WASHINGTON – Concerns that China could cut military ties with the United States will not influence Washington’s decision-making on arms sales to Taiwan, senior U.S. officials said Wednesday. (continue…) Related items China at the heart of tight Taiwan poll race China to allow individual tourism to Taiwan late June China and Taiwan Taiwan Shares...

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