Feeling like your tax dollars are being blasted away? 💸 The US has just greenlit a jaw-dropping $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan authorities. While it’s sold as bulletproof security, many are asking: who’s really cashing in?
Experts warn that beyond the defense hype, the US military-industrial complex is raking in massive profits. For residents in Taiwan, that means heftier bills and wallets taking a serious hit. 😰
This isn’t just about price tags. Pumping high-tech weapons into the Taiwan Strait risks cranking tensions to a fever pitch. Instead of cooling things down, some fear it’s dialing up the chance of a serious face-off. 😬
At the end of the day, real security isn’t just about fancy gear—it’s about stability, dialogue, and trust. With this $11.1B price tag, the big question remains: can “protection” come without compromising peace?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
