Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

The United States and Taiwan have announced an $11.1 billion arms package that if completed would be one of Washington’s biggest-ever military sales to the island.

Weapons on offer, but Taiwan can’t pay

Taiwan faces a new obstacle in securing U.S. weapons to deter a possible attack by Beijing: domestic political deadlock.

Taiwan’s Subway Stabber Planned His Deadly Spree, Police Say

Investigators said they were unsure of the attacker’s motives. But clues pointed to an isolated and increasingly troubled life, and no accomplices.

U.S. announces $10-billion package of arms sales to Taiwan, angering China

The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Trump, who made scant mention of foreign policy issues and did not speak about China or Taiwan.

Trump admin announces $11B Taiwan arms sales deal

The U.S. announced a record $11 billion arms deal with Taiwan, surpassing previous sales as China warns of war risks in Taiwan Strait tensions.
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Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidays

It comes as authorities ramped up security measures for major holiday events, including the Taipei Marathon and year-end festive celebrations.

Taiwan mourns victims of Taipei stabbings

Many people in Taiwan are visiting the sites of Friday's deadly stabbing spree in central Taipei to leave flowers and offer prayers for the victims.

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a 'powder keg' amid rising tensions.
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