US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, its largest ever

FRANCE 24 English 2025-12-18

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US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London.



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