U.S. Said to Move Ahead With $1.83 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
- Weapons include Navy frigates, missiles, amphibious vehicles
- China denounces Obama decision on sale ahead of announcement
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The Obama administration is preparing to move forward with a $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan that will be announced as soon as Thursday, according to two U.S. officials familiar with a move that’s already drawing sharp denunciations from China.
The package includes two previously approved Navy frigates, Marine Corps amphibious vehicles, Javelin anti-tank missiles and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, according to the two officials, who requested anonymity to discuss the sale ahead of an announcement.