Taipei, June 10 (CNA) A U.S. business group issued a statement Thursday questioning U.S. President Joe Biden's arms sales policy for Taiwan, in response to the recent announcement of a fourth Taipei-bound arms package approved by the administration containing naval spare and repair parts.
Washington has approved a proposed sale of US$120 million in spare parts for ships and systems, and related equipment to Taiwan, the fourth Taipei-bound defense package approved by the administration of US President Joe Biden.
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Wednesday that the sale would include unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, US government and contractor representative technical and logistical support, and other related elements of logistical and program support requested by Taiwan.
“The proposed sale will contribute to the sustainment of the recipient’s surface-vessel fleet, enhancing its ability
Taipei, June 9 (CNA) Washington has greenlit the proposed sale of US$120 million in ship spare parts, ship system spare parts, and related equipment to Taiwan, the fourth Taipei-bound arms package approved under U.S. President Joe Biden.
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