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U.S. says it does not consult with 3rd country on Taiwan arms sales

ROC Central News Agency

2010/07/01 14:20:29

Washington, June 30 (CNA) U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Philip Crowley said Wednesday that Washington will continue to make decisions on the sale of arms to Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and does not consult with any other country on that matter.

"We continue to evaluate Taiwan's defense needs under the Taiwan Relations Act. And we make those decisions in consultation with Taiwan and we do not consult with any other country in making those decisions, " Crowley said in response to a reporter's question on a defense magazine report that the U.S. has put on hold the sale of several arms packages to Taiwan because of pressure from China.

Crowley said the U.S has in recent months made announcements of arms sales decisions based on its dialogue with Taiwan, and that the process is continuing.

"So as we've made clear all along, we won't hesitate to make sure that Taiwan has the support of the United States that it needs," he said. (By Zip Hu and Maubo Chang) enditem /pc