Campbell confirms arms talks

‘UNDER WAY’ The Obama administration’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for East Asian affairs declined to reveal his position on the sale of F-16s to Taiwan

By William Lowther / STAFF REPORTER IN WASHINGTON

Campbell said: “Finally, I support the long-standing US commitment to the one-China policy based on the Three Communiques and the Taiwan Relations Act, which have served to preserve peace and stability across the strait for the last three decades. We are committed to making available to Taiwan the defense articles and services required for a sufficient self-defense. We welcome recent initiatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait that have increased interaction and dialogue and reduced tensions.”

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