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China sanctions US firms for Taiwan arms sale

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the confirmation of judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court just days before the US election, China’s response to Washington’s $2.3-billion arms sale to Taiwan, and the discovery of water on the moon. … Read More >China sanctions US firms for Taiwan arms sale

Journalism & Mass media

How a key Pentagon official turned China policy over to arms industry and Taiwan supporters

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020By Editor

The “Fortress Taiwan” arms deal overseen by ex-Assistant Secretary of Defense Randall Schriver is one of the most provocative U.S. moves against China in years – and a big win for his think tank’s arms industry and Taiwanese patrons. … Read More >How a key Pentagon official turned China policy over to arms industry and Taiwan supporters

Asia & Pacific

US must immediately stop military contact with Taiwan, revoke arms sales plan, China’s defense ministry says

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020By Editor

China is demanding that the United States end its plan to sell arms to Taiwan and is urging Washington to stop any military contact with the island, Beijing’s military spokesperson said on Tuesday. … Read More >US must immediately stop military contact with Taiwan, revoke arms sales plan, China’s defense ministry says

USA

Washington approves sale of 400 ANTI-SHIP missiles worth $2.37bn to Taiwan after Beijing vows sanctions for US arms dealers

Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020By Editor

The US State Department has given the nod for the sale of 100 Harpoon anti-ship missile systems to Taiwan, the latest in a series of massive weapons transfers to the island as Beijing warns it will retaliate with sanctions. … Read More >Washington approves sale of 400 ANTI-SHIP missiles worth $2.37bn to Taiwan after Beijing vows sanctions for US arms dealers

Shows

China seethes at Taiwan arms deal — will US back off? (Full show)

Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020By Admin

Beijing has vowed to sanction major US companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon in retaliation for Washington’s looming and controversial arms deal with Taiwan. The Chinese government does not regard Taiwan as sovereign and views the deal as a threat to China’s national security interests. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports. Then author John Perkins shares his insights. … Read More >China seethes at Taiwan arms deal — will US back off? (Full show)

Asia & Pacific

Beijing targets US arms producers with sanctions over $1.8bn deal with Taiwan

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

China says it will impose sanctions on top US weapons manufacturers over a massive sale of their products to Taiwan. The Pentagon approved the deal last week, infuriating Beijing. … Read More >Beijing targets US arms producers with sanctions over $1.8bn deal with Taiwan

Asia & Pacific

As U.S. Tensions Soar With China, Taiwan Fears Cannon Fodder Risk

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

After 40 years of “strategic ambiguity” in its partnership with the United States, Taiwan has taken the unprecedented move of calling Washington for “clarity” on whether it would be defended in the event of armed conflict with China. … Read More >As U.S. Tensions Soar With China, Taiwan Fears Cannon Fodder Risk

Asia & Pacific

China to make ‘necessary response’ after US approves $1.8bn arms sale to Taiwan

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020By Editor

Beijing has warned that the US State Department’s approval of a potential $1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan would have “a major impact’ on China-US relations, while Taipei says it’s not seeking an arms race with the Chinese. … Read More >China to make ‘necessary response’ after US approves $1.8bn arms sale to Taiwan

World

State Department gives green light for $1.8bn arms deal to Taiwan after Beijing threatens countermeasures

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

The US State Department has approved a sale of advanced weaponry worth over $1.8 billion to Taiwan, the Pentagon said, leaving Congress to give final authorization as Beijing slams the deal as provocative and warns of retaliation. … Read More >State Department gives green light for $1.8bn arms deal to Taiwan after Beijing threatens countermeasures

Asia & Pacific

China accuses US of undermining stability after US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020By Editor

Beijing has slammed the United States for seriously undermining stability in the Taiwan Strait after a US Navy destroyer sailed through the waters. Washington claims the USS Barry had been conducting a “routine transit.” … Read More >China accuses US of undermining stability after US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait