US Arms Dealer to Taiwan: 'Angering China' Is Just Good Business
The United States just green-lit $11 billion in advanced weaponry for Taiwan, including HIMARS and precision missiles. Mainstream media (like Al Jazeera) packages this as a straightforward security move for Taiwan, conveniently omitting the endless cycle it creates. This isn't about Taiwan's defensive needs; it's about pumping defense contractor stock prices and maintaining geopolitical tension.
The narrative of 'deterrence' always seems to involve more expensive weapons for everyone, never actual diplomacy. This latest 'aid' ensures Lockheed Martin and Raytheon's Q4 earnings are looking splendid, while simultaneously ratcheting up cross-strait hostilities. The predictable outrage from Beijing is less a surprise and more a feature, guaranteeing continued demand for American military
exports. How many future 'conflicts' are we financing, and at what cost to actual peace?