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First U.S. F-16s arrive in Taiwan
Taiwan has received the first two American-made F-16 V fighters as part of an $8 billion deal to buy 66 aircraft to enhance its defense capabilities against Chinese threats. This is particularly significant amid escalating tensions with Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has threatened to use force to reclaim it. The two planes landed at a Taiwanese Air Force base in Taitung, and Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, praised the achievement, viewing it as an important step to strengthen the island’s air defense. This development comes as Taiwan awaits U.S. approval for a separate $14 billion weapons package, which was previously delayed due to China's opposition to American arms sales to the island.
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