US Approves New $360 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan for Drones, Related Equipment

US Approves New $360 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan for Drones, Related Equipment
Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gather and push an ball reading ''Reject China's Interference In Politics'' outside of the legislative building in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 28, 2024. Chiang Ying-ying/AP Photo
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WASHINGTON—The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material, the State Department said in a statement that is sure to draw condemnation from China.

The announcement was not unexpected but it comes at a time of high tension between Washington and Beijing, which regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to consolidate by force if necessary.