China on Friday renewed its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan after Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao suggested Washington had temporarily paused part of a major weapons package for the island.
Speaking during a Senate hearing, Cao said the administration was reviewing munitions supplies to ensure the U.S. military had enough resources for “Epic Fury” operations before continuing foreign military sales. The reported pause involves a proposed $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan.
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Taiwanese officials, however, said they had received no indication that Washington planned to freeze or alter the deal.
The report said President Donald Trump discussed the Taiwan arms issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent Beijing summit but has not yet made a final decision on approving the package. Trump later described the arms deal as a potential “negotiating chip” with China.
Beijing again condemned U.S. military support for Taiwan, which China views as part of its territory. Concerns about America’s shrinking munitions stockpiles have also intensified following recent military operations.
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