China has announced its intention to take "decisive countermeasures" in response to the US-approved arms sale to Taiwan. This is reported by Reuters, reports UNN.
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According to the Pentagon, the United States is ready to sell Taiwan spare parts and support for F-16 aircraft and radar systems, totaling 3 385 million.
In addition, China protested over the transit of President Taiwan through the United States, calling Washington's actions a threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the PRC.
This is another escalation of tension between Beijing and Washington amid support for a democratically ruled island that China considers part of its territory.
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