Taiwan pushes for U.S. arms: Interview

Taiwan pushes for U.S. arms: Interview

from Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

Washington (UPI) Feb 22, 2011
Taiwan has revived calls for an arms deal with the United States, saying it was crucial for the survival of the country. In an interview with The Washington Post, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said the deal was critical despite his attempts to ease relations with China. "Taiwan is a sovereign state; we must have our national defense," Ma said.