The Taiwanese government on Thursday welcomed its third arms deal this year with the United States.
Taiwan’s Presidential Office spokesperson Xavier Chang said the deal involves the purchase of naval equipment and related technical assistance worth $120 million.
Chang’s statement was in response to the U.S. government on Wednesday announcing that it had notified Congress of the arms sale.
The sale is the Biden administration’s fourth to Taiwan since taking office and its third this year, he added.
Chang said the U.S. approval of the arms sale demonstrated that Washington is placing “great importance” on Taiwan’s national defense needs….