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What will be Taiwan's response to the U.S. arms sale by December 31, 2024?
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Increased military readiness • 25%
Public statement of gratitude • 25%
Request for more aid • 25%
No official response • 25%
Official statements from the Taiwanese government or credible news sources
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U.S. Approves $1.988 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with China
Oct 31, 2024, 08:35 AM
The United States has approved a nearly $1.988 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including three advanced surface-to-air missile systems. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from China, with Chinese officials, including the Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang, condemning the sale and warning of unspecified countermeasures. Chinese President Xi Jinping has also pressured U.S. President Joe Biden to formally oppose Taiwan independence, a request that the U.S. has declined. The arms deal and the U.S. stance on Taiwan have heightened tensions between the two nations, with China reiterating its firm opposition to U.S. military contact with Taiwan and denouncing the arms sale as a threat to its national security.
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Resume nuclear arms talks • 25%
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Increased military drills • 25%
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