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US approves sale of 20 F-16s to Philippines for $5.58 billion amidst Washington's push in Asian relations

US approves sale of 20 F-16s to Philippines for $5.58 billion amidst Washington's push in Asian relations

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The sale includes 20 F-16 warplanes and related equipment, and is seen as a strategic move to counter China's aggression in the region.

Guo Jiakun
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1. Any defense and security cooperation that the Philippines engages in with other countries should not target or harm the interests of any third party, nor should it threaten regional peace and security or escalate tensions in the region.
2. As for who is fueling the flames, who is provoking military confrontation, and who is turning Asia into a powder keg, we believe that regional countries can see the situation clearly.
Romeo Brawner
1. Start planning for actions in case there is an invasion of Taiwan.
2. If something happens to Taiwan, inevitably we will be involved.
3. These are the areas where we perceive the possibility of an attack. I do not want to sound alarmist, but we have to prepare.
US State Department
1. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
US Defense Security Cooperation Agency
1. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner that continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in Southeast Asia.

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