Amid soaring tensions with the U.S. and China, the State Department approved a previously revealed White House plan to supply $1.1 billion in arms to Taiwan, the Associated Press reported on Friday. This announcement has angered Beijing which warned of “counter-measures” if the plans are not revoked. Among U.S. lawmakers there is ample bipartisan support for arming the island … Continue reading U.S. State Department Approves $1.1 Billion Weapons Package for Taiwan