Taiwan Arms Deal Aims To Reduce Cross-Strait Tensions

The recent U.S. arms sales decision regarding Taiwan led to a more moderate Chinese government reaction than seen in many previous transactions. The U.S. arms transfers to Taiwan serve multiple purposes and are likely to continue whoever is the leader of the next government in Taipei and in Washington.

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1RyJNPo