Beijing condemned the US government’s first arms sale to Taiwan since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, calling the $330 million package a “grave infringement” on China’s sovereignty.
The Pentagon approved the sale on Thursday, which includes spare parts, repair components, and maintenance support for Taiwan’s F-16 fighters, C-130 transport aircraft, and Indigenous Defense Fighters.
JUST NOW!! Trump admin approves $330m arms package for Taiwan's air force maintenance
— Alex Raufoglu (@ralakbar) November 14, 2025
State Dept signs off on sale of 'non-standard' spare parts and repair support for F-16 and other aircraft fleets, citing regional security and stability. pic.twitter.com/18yruPJeJa
China’s foreign ministry said the deal violated the one-China principle and warned that Beijing would take “all necessary measures” to defend its territorial claims.
Washington maintains that while it does not recognize Taiwan as an independent state, it opposes any attempt to seize the island by force and is obligated to help Taipei defend itself.
#Washington’s $330 million parts deal keeps #Taiwan’s jets flying, but arms approvals and #Japan's hawkish rhetoric risk stoking a dangerous regional spiral. #China https://t.co/eisdTrspsb
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 14, 2025
Taiwan thanked the United States, calling the security partnership essential to stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The announcement came weeks after Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, where both sides agreed to improve military communication even as disagreements over Taiwan persist.
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