US approves $295m sale of military parts to Taiwan

The US State Department said on Sept 16 that it had approved a possible sale to Taiwan of military spare parts valued at about US$228 million (S$295.3 million), which Taiwan's military said will help it maintain combat readiness in the face of China's grey-zone intrusions.

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The return, repair and reshipment of spare parts will be transferred from US government stock, the State Department said in a statement, adding that Taiwan's military will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The United States is Taiwan's most important supporter and arms supplier, despite its lack of formal ties with the island.