China THREATENS US with 'counter measures' unless they revoke $1 billion arms package to Taiwan that includes missiles to destroy ships and aircraft
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in DC threatened 'counter measures' if the proposed $1.1 billion arms deal between the US and Taiwan went through
- Spokesman Liu Pengyu said that with the deal the US is jeopardizing relations with China and peace in Taiwan
- The deal includes $355 million worth of anti-ship Harpoon Block II missiles and $85.6 million worth of air-to-air 100 Sidewinder missiles
- The State Department says that the deal is 'essential for Taiwan's security'
Posted by: Skidmark 2022-09-03 |