The United States approved the first arms sale to Taiwan under the Trump administration, to the anger of China.

The United States has approved the sale of aircraft parts to Taiwan, worth 330 million dollars, marking the first sale of this kind since President Donald Trump took office. The Pentagon emphasized that this sale will enhance Taiwan's ability to face current and future threats, maintaining the operational readiness of the F-16 and C-130 aircraft fleet. Although Washington has official diplomatic ties with

Beijing, it remains the main arms supplier to Taiwan, according to the law that requires the U.S. to provide the island with the means necessary for self-defense. The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense announced that sales will begin within a month and expressed gratitude for American support. This action comes against the backdrop of China's military activities around Taiwan, with Beijing considering the island part of its territory.