Arms Sales
China has sanctioned 20 US defence firms and 10 executives following the US State Department's approval of a record $11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan. Beijing's foreign ministry stated the package violates the one-China principle and interferes in China's internal affairs. The ministry pledged to take resolute measures to defend national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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The Donald Trump administration has notified South Korea of its decision to abolish a development cost waiver for certain US arms purchases. This move is set to increase the financial burden on the Asian ally, which has committed to spending $25 billion on US military equipment by 2030. Multiple sources said the notification came in August.