US Decries Chinese Arms Sales After Decades Arming Taiwan
China recently condemned the US's approval of its largest-ever arms package to Taiwan, valued at over $11 billion, citing it as a violation of the One China principle. The mainstream media, including RT (the source of this story), typically frames this as Chinese aggression or alarmism, overlooking the historical irony. While the US criticizes China's military buildup, Washington remains the
world's largest arms exporter, arming nations across virtually every geopolitical hotspot. The double standard is palpable. This isn't an isolated incident. The US has continuously provided significant military aid to Taiwan for decades under the Taiwan Relations Act, despite officially recognizing the 'One China' policy. It's an arrangement designed to project strength and maintain a delicate
balance—or perhaps, a profitable imbalance—in the region. One might wonder if the concern is less about regional stability and more about the geopolitical chess moves, ensuring a continuous market for US defense contractors.