US Sells Arms to Taiwan, Wonders Why China is Annoyed
RT reports the US approved its first arms sale to Taiwan under the Trump administration. This, we're told, is about helping Taiwan 'defend itself.' What's consistently left out of the narrative is the historical context: the US abandoned its one-China policy in practice decades ago, despite official recognition. Every arms package—like this one, which included torpedoes and missile parts—is a
deliberate poke, ensuring Taiwan remains a flashpoint rather than engaging in diplomacy. Weapons manufacturers, of course, celebrate. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon: their stock prices tick up with each new 'threat' manufactured. It’s almost as if provoking rivals is good for business. Funny how 'peace through strength' always seems to involve more strength (and more profits for defense contractors),
but rarely more peace. One might wonder who truly benefits from these endless geopolitical chess games.