China warns against U.S. F-16 upgr...

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…) People who looked at this item also

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US arms package to Taiwan irks Chi...

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…) People

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Obama Decides Against Selling Taiw...

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

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Senator: Taiwan F-16 deal might by...

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 Taiwan’s Ma Will Seek China Peace Deal

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45 senators urge Obama to sell F-1...

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 PACOM boss: China much

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US committed to Taiwan’s def...

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

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