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US Approves $428 Million in Arms Sales to Taiwan

News Analysis The United States is approving $428 million in new arms sales to Taiwan as part of its effort to help the island nation deter a Chinese communist invasion. “This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to maintain a credible defensive capability,” said an associated…


Biden Admin Approves $323 Million Sale of Missiles, Weapons to Finland

The Biden administration on Monday announced it has approved a possible sale of missiles and weapons to Finland worth an estimated $323.3 million. It comes after Finland and Sweden sought to join NATO earlier this year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that sparked ongoing war in the region. “The State Department has made a determination approving…


State Dept. Approves $1.1B Arms Sale to Taiwan

The biggest Taiwan arms sale under President Joe Biden is coming in at $1.1 billion. But can Washington deliver the weapons in time? U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will stay in place—at least for now, after requests from several industries. A major earthquake is shaking a city in southwest China. Twenty-one million are under lockdown…


Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China Invades

An official warning of war from Taiwan: the island is vowing to use naval, air, and coastal firepower if invaded by China. Taiwan is proposing a near 14 percent boost to next year’s military spending. One Central American nation is becoming the latest to show support for Taiwan. Car theft is becoming a trend on…


China–US–Russia Battle Over Fighter Jets: Expert Weighs In; US Embassy May Evacuate Due to Virus

The U.S. embassy in Beijing could be evacuating as the virus surges in the city. Concerns over Beijing locking down have U.S. personnel worried, but the Chinese state media calls it a “plot” by the United States. I spoke with a senior aviation analyst about the arms war and exports—the Russia-U.S.-China export of their fifth…


Biden Approves First Arms Sale to Taiwan

The highly contagious Delta variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus is challenging China. In the flood-hit city of Zhengzhou, a total lockdown leaves residents short on food at home. Some were spotted shouting for help from their buildings. Trust in Chinese-made vaccines seems low in China. Authorities are using every strategy to get people vaccinated—including…