US freezes arms sales to Taiwan

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Updated July 18, 2008 10:21:35

A top United States commander in Asia has formally announced that it has frozen US arms sales to Taiwan.

The US believes there is no compelling need for Taiwan to enhance its military strength amid improving relations with Beijing.

Presenter: Girish Sawlani
Speakers: Bruce Jacobs, director, Taiwan Research Unit, Monash University; Dr Wong Ming Hsien, Institute for International Affairs & Strategic Studies

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