Tokyo: (Web Desk) The U.S. government is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan. Washington wants to step up production capacity for US designed arms and speed up their transfer as part of a move to bolster deterrence against China.
Furthermore Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that China would never renounce the right to use force over Taiwan, which it views as its own territory, but that it would strive for a peaceful resolution.
Moreover Taiwan’s presidential office said earlier this week Taiwan would not back down on its sovereignty and would not compromise on freedom and democracy, but that meeting on the battlefield was not an option.
A person with direct knowledge of the US government’s deliberations said discussions had begun, while a different source said it was likely to take some time.
As per details, possibilities would include the U.S. providing technology to produce weapons in Taiwan, or producing the weapons in the United States using Taiwanese parts.
Tensions in the region remain high. On Tuesday, the Taiwan Defence Ministry said two Chinese air force planes crossed the Taiwan Strait median line.
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