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Debate: US arms sales to Taiwan

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Should the US sell arms and war planes to Taiwan?

Background and context

The US has had a long-standing policy of selling arms to Taiwan. The Chinese government has fiercely opposed this policy, particularly because it goes against their One China policy, which aims to unify Taiwan with China. Are such arms sales still justified?

1. Should the US sell arms and war planes to Taiwan? |
2. Background and context |
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4. Does Taiwanese possession of arms threaten China's "One China" policy? Does it matter? | | | |
5. US Security: Are the arm sales in US interest? | | | |
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