Making Sense of U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

Why does the U.S. sell arms to Taiwan? And what is the impact on the cross-Strait military balance? Taiwan ' s arms purchase reflects a continuing concern over Beijing ' s military intentions; a balancing of operational and political considerations; a commitment by the United States to ensure that Taiwan can defend itself; and an American refusal to “ stand down ” in the face of China ' s aggressive behavior and coercion of Indo-Pacific democracies.
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