00:00Welcome back. The U.S. has approved a US$330 million sale of fighter jet parts to Taiwan,
00:07the first such military package since President Donald Trump's return to the White House.
00:12The Pentagon says the sale strengthens Taiwan's ability to respond to current and emerging threats.
00:19The parts are intended to support the operational readiness of Taiwan's fleets.
00:24Although Washington maintains formal diplomatic ties with Beijing,
00:27it continues to keep unofficial relations with Taiwan and remains the island's main source of defense equipment.
00:34Under U.S. law, Washington is also required to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself.
00:40Taiwan's presidential office thanked the United States for sustaining regular arms sales,
00:45saying the latest deal would strengthen the island's defense capabilities and overall resilience.
00:50It added that the sale would enhance Taiwan's ability to respond to China's continued gray zone activities.
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