Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Taiwan Announces More US Arms Sales
Taiwan said there are four more US arms deals coming soon.
The US has already announced an $11 billion arms package, the biggest ever for Taiwan.
Taiwan wants to spend more on defense because of threats from China.
The opposition in Taiwan wants more details before approving extra defense spending.
China says Taiwan is part of it and held military exercises near Taiwan after the latest arms deal was announced.
Taiwan's government says only the people of Taiwan can decide their future.
Additionally, the US and Taiwan signed a trade deal where Taiwanese chipmakers will invest $250 billion in US manufacturing capacity in exchange for lower tariffs.
Taiwan announced four additional US arms sales packages are pending Congress approval.
The latest announced deal is an $11 billion package, the largest ever for Taiwan.
Taiwan plans to spend an extra $40 billion on defense by 2033.
Taiwan's opposition is seeking more details before approving the defense spending.
China held war games around Taiwan in December after the latest arms deal was announced.
- Who
- Taiwanese Vice Defence Minister Hsu Szu-chien, US, China, Taiwan's opposition
- What
- Announcement of pending US arms sales to Taiwan and a trade deal between the US and Taiwan
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Why
- To bolster Taiwan's defense against rising Chinese threats and to support the semiconductor sector
Taiwan and US
China
Trade and Defense
Taiwan and US
Taiwan is seeking to bolster its defense with additional US arms sales and a significant increase in defense spending, while also engaging in trade deals to support its economy.
China
China views these actions as provocative and a threat to its sovereignty, leading to increased military exercises around Taiwan.
- Country
- Taiwan
- US Arms Sales
- 4 additional packages pending
- Latest Deal
- $11 billion (largest ever)
- Defense Spending
- $40 billion by 2033
- Opposition Stance
- Seeking more details before approval
- China's Response
- War games around Taiwan in December
- Taiwan's Position
- Rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims
- US-Taiwan Trade Deal
- $250 billion in investments in US tech industry
- Tariff Rate
- 15%
