China Warns U.S. Of "Serious Consequences" After $330M Taiwan Defence Sale Cleared

The US has approved a $330 million defence support package for Taiwan, covering key spare parts for F-16 and C-130 aircraft. The move marks the Trump administration’s first Taiwan arms sale and adds a new layer of strain to already complex US–China economic and strategic relations. China has issued a strong protest, calling the decision a breach of the one-China principle. For Taiwan, the sale supports operational readiness as Chinese military activity intensifies. The development comes at a sensitive moment for markets, supply chains, and ongoing US–China policy negotiations.