By Admin 
US Taiwan Defense Deal: There are signs of increasing tension between China and the United States regarding Taiwan. China has long claimed Taiwan as its own and strongly dislikes support for Taiwan by any country. In such a situation, the proposed big defense agreement between America and Taiwan may anger Beijing.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, a defense package worth about $14 billion for Taiwan, including advanced interceptor missiles, is ready for the approval of US President Donald Trump. According to sources, this deal can be approved after Trump’s visit to China this month.
Why might China be angry?
Taiwan is constantly facing military pressure from China. In such a situation, this defense deal is being considered as the biggest defense agreement till date. It is believed that this deal will strengthen Taiwan’s defense capabilities, which may increase China’s resentment.
According to sources, President Trump’s visit to Beijing is proposed between March 31 and April 2. Meanwhile, this defense agreement has been finalized and the possibility of its official announcement is being expressed after Trump’s return.
Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping had said in February that caution should be taken regarding defense deals with Taiwan. This step of the Trump administration indicates that America wants to maintain its strategic relations with Taiwan and can also increase military aid to it.
Strategic meaning of the deal
Experts believe that on one hand this deal could be an attempt to create a balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region, while on the other hand it is also being considered a strategy to send a message about China’s growing influence. China’s Foreign Ministry has told news agency Reuters that the Chinese government will unitedly oppose the move by the United States to sell arms to Taiwan.
China says that arms sales to Taiwan could pose a threat to regional peace and stability. It is noteworthy that China has been claiming Taiwan as its share for a long time and has been continuously demanding America to stop selling arms to Taiwan. Beijing believes that such defense deals are against the principle of “One China Policy” and may increase tension between the two countries. At the same time, America remains firm on its policy of providing defense equipment to Taiwan for its security.
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