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Here are some recent news articles and reports related to Taiwan's arms sales:

Recent Developments:

  1. Taiwan to buy 108 M1 Abrams tanks from the US: In August 2022, Taiwan announced plans to purchase 108 M1 Abrams tanks from the United States, valued at around $2.8 billion. The deal is part of Taiwan's efforts to modernize its military and deter Chinese aggression. (Source: Reuters)
  2. Taiwan to buy 66 F-16V fighter jets from the US: In June 2022, Taiwan signed a deal with the US to purchase 66 F-16V fighter jets, valued at around $8 billion. The deal is part of Taiwan's efforts to upgrade its air force and improve its defense capabilities. (Source: CNN)
  3. Taiwan to buy 12 P-3C Orion anti-submarine aircraft from the US: In May 2022, Taiwan announced plans to purchase 12 P-3C Orion anti-submarine aircraft from the United States, valued at around $1.2 billion. The deal is part of Taiwan's efforts to improve its naval capabilities and deter Chinese aggression. (Source: Taiwan News)

Background:

  1. Taiwan's arms sales: A response to Chinese aggression: Taiwan's arms sales are largely driven by its desire to deter Chinese aggression and maintain its sovereignty. China has been increasingly assertive in its claims over Taiwan, and Taiwan's military has been working to modernize its capabilities to respond to potential threats. (Source: The Diplomat)
  2. US-Taiwan arms sales: A key component of Taiwan's defense strategy: The United States has been a key partner for Taiwan in terms of arms sales, providing Taiwan with a range of military equipment and technology. The US has also been a vocal supporter of Taiwan's sovereignty and has criticized Chinese aggression towards the island. (Source: The Washington Post)
  3. China's response to Taiwan's arms sales: A mix of diplomacy and coercion: China has responded to Taiwan's arms sales with a mix of diplomacy and coercion. China has criticized Taiwan's arms purchases as a threat to regional stability and has used diplomatic pressure to try to persuade other countries not to sell arms to Taiwan. China has also been increasingly assertive in its military activities around Taiwan, including flying fighter jets and naval vessels near the island. (Source: The New York Times)

Reports and Analysis:

  1. Taiwan's arms sales: A game-changer for regional security? (The Diplomat)
  2. The implications of Taiwan's arms sales for US-China relations (The National Interest)
  3. Taiwan's military modernization: A response to Chinese aggression? (The Jamestown Foundation)
  4. The role of arms sales in Taiwan's defense strategy (The Taiwan Institute)