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The United States approved an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan on December 17, 2025, the largest since 1979, escalating tensions with China, which views the sale as interference in its internal affairs. Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, under President Lai Ching-te, plans to increase defense spending significantly, prompting China to conduct military drills in response. The U.S. is also preparing additional arms sales, with four packages awaiting Congressional notification.