DEFENSE/New U.S. arms sales strategy favors Taiwan, but ambiguity remains: Experts
02/12/2026 12:31 PM
The United States' new "America First Arms Transfer Strategy" could benefit Taiwan, though much will depend on how it is implemented and whether Taipei approves sufficient funding, U.S. defense experts said Wednesday.
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