Trump's $11.1B Taiwan Arms Deal: US Risks China's Fury with Deadly Weapons

• Trump administration approved an $11.1 billion arms deal for Taiwan on December 17, 2025, the largest US package to date.
• The deal includes 8 systems: HIMARS, ATACMS, howitzers, drones, software, Javelin/TOW missiles, helicopter parts, and Harpoon kits.
• US aims to strengthen Taiwan's defense and modernize its military, prolonging any potential conflict with China.
• China, enraged by the deal, views Taiwan as its territory and has a superior arsenal including PHL-16, DF-17, HQ-9/22, HJ-12, DF-21D/26, Type-055, and Type-075.
• Despite US aid, China's vast military superiority suggests Taiwan cannot directly stop China, but the deal ensures the conflict isn't one-sided.

Why It Matters: Trump's $11.1B arms deal for Taiwan risks China's fury, aiming to prolong conflict, despite China's superior arsenal.