US to sell $1.83 billion worth arms to Taiwan

December 17, 2015 00:53

The Obama administration today notified Congress of a $1.83 billion arms sale package for Taiwan amid firm opposition from China.

"Today, the Administration notified Congress of a $1.83 billion defensive arms sale package for Taiwan," said David McKeeby, a spokesperson for the US Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. This notification follows previous notifications by the Obama Administration totalling over $12 billion.

The notification is consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, and its support for Taiwan's ability to maintain a sufficient self-defence capability, he added.

This foreign military sales package supports Taiwan's efforts to develop more innovative and asymmetric defensive capabilities. McKeeby said the US arms sales to Taiwan are guided by the Taiwan Relations Act and based on an assessment of Taiwan's defence needs.

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