U.S. Approves $8 Billion Sale of 66 F-16 Fighter Jets to Taiwan amid Tensions with China

The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 66 F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, a move expected to anger China. Beijing sees Taiwan as a part of China awaiting reunification, but the island is self-ruled and a close ally of the United States. Taiwan requested to acquire 66 of F-16C/D Block 70 fighters along with...