Taiwan thanks US for approving US$750mil howitzer sale


TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan thanked the United States on Thursday (Aug 5) for agreeing to sell 40 howitzer artillery systems in a US$750 million deal that will help the island better defend itself from a Chinese invasion.

Taipei's foreign ministry said Thursday it was the first major arms sale announced since President Joe Biden took office in January and would help the island "maintain a rock-solid self-defence and regional peace and stability".

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