WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan, according to three people familiar with the plan. It aims to increase production capacity for U.S.-designed arms, speed their transfer and strengthen deterrence toward China.
Taiwan tensions
U.S. in talks with Taiwan to coproduce American weapons: sources
New cooperation would expedite delivery to island as China steps up military pressure
A Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missile launches from a vessel during a military drill in May. The missile is developed by Taiwan and produced with U.S. technology. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)
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