China Praised for its muted Reaction to US Arms Sale to Taiwan

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The US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has praised China for its muted reaction to the latest US multi-billion dollar arms package to Taiwan, that also includes up-gradation of Taiwanese F-16 fleet. It may be added that China views Taiwan as its breakaway province and considers U.S. arms sales as interference in Beijing's efforts for reunification.

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