US releases declassified diplomatic cables on arms pledges to Taiwan
The cables, part of the US's campaign against Beijing, make clear that military build-up will result in more arms sales to Taiwan
31 August 2020 - 18:56
Taipei — The US released Reagan-era diplomatic cables on Monday that underscore Washington’s commitment to Taiwan’s future being determined free of coercion from China.
The cables, which were released Monday on the website of the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto US embassy in Taipei, make clear that increased belligerence or a military build-up by Beijing will precipitate increased arms sales to Taipei...
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