US approves US$120 million sale to maintain Taiwanese warships
Taiwan's defence ministry says the deal is expected to come into effect within one month, and expressed its thanks to Washington for its support in helping Taiwan be able to protect itself.
US warship’s South China Sea passage sparks Beijing warning
The Southern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army says the US ship had 'illegally' entered what Beijing regards as its waters.
Taiwan has ambitions to be weapons systems supplier to the West
China still claims the island as its own and few nations except the US will arm it out of fear of angering Beijing.