What happened: The US has agreed to sell Taiwan weapons worth $11 billion, including rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and various missiles. This is one of the largest arms deals the US has made with Taiwan.
Why it matters:
- The sale aims to strengthen Taiwan's defence capabilities amid regional tensions.
- It may affect US-China relations, as China opposes arms sales to Taiwan.
MNN Take: The US regularly sells arms to Taiwan to support its self-defence, but such deals often raise diplomatic concerns with China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.
Sources: BBC US & Canada