The United States approved the sale of $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan on Wednesday in one of the largest weapons packages for the island. The deal prompted an angry backlash from China which continues to threaten the independent, democratic state on an almost daily basis.
AFP reports the move needs U.S. Congressional approval. If that follows, the sale marks the second time since Trump returned to office in January he has helped the embattled island, after a $330 million sale of parts in November.
China, which sees self-governed Taiwan as a breakaway province, condemned the move as “severely undermines China’s sovereignty, security, and…
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