BEIJING: China demanded that the United States “immediately cancel” a potential sale of $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, including battle tanks and anti-aircraft missiles, adding fuel to tensions between the two powers.

The US later shrugged off China’s complaints, responding that the equipment would contribute to “peace and stability” in Asia.

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