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China Seeks Explanation From U.S. Over Frigate Sale to Taiwan

Girish Shetti   |

Mar 11, 2016 12:45 PM EST

China on Friday lodged a protest with U.S over its decision to approve the sale of two surplus U.S. Navy frigates to Taiwan for $190 million. The decision is subject to U.S. congressional approval. However, it comes amid rising tension between Beijing and Washington in the South China Sea.