The U.S government has notified Congress of a possible sale of advanced torpedoes to Taiwan worth around $180 million, further souring already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which claims Taiwan as Chinese territory.
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Kee Lung guided-missile destroyer and navy vessels take part in a military drill near Hualien, Taiwan, May 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
“The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today,” it added. China urged the United States to stop all arms sales to, and military ties with, Taiwan to prevent further damage to Sino-U.S. relations, Zhao added.
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