Beijing, Shanghai in range? US approves ballistic missiles sale for Taiwan amid tensions The United States has approved its largest-ever weapons package for Taiwan, including more than 400 ATACMS ballistic missiles, dramatically escalating tensions with China. Beijing sees the move as a direct threat, warning that key mainland cities and strategic infrastructure could now be within striking distance. Washington calls it deterrence, critics call it provocation. As Taiwan rapidly builds launch inf

The incident comes amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan’s political status, which China continues to claim as part of its territory, as well as broader Japan–China relations. | Mothership