US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
Pacific Asia • Dec 18, 2025, 9:54 PM
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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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