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Beijing [China], September 8 : After the United States announced USD 1.1 billion worth of military equipment to Taiwan, China came out with a vociferous response. The sale of military equipment to Taiwan includes Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, according to the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The US State Department approved an estimated USD 355 million in sales of Harpoon Block II Missiles and related equipment to Taiwan in a bid to modernize the island's defence capabilities and serve US security interests. The State Department also approved the sale of Block II Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment at an estimated...
