US-China Relations: US working on new strategy to beat China, will accelerate arms sales

The dispute between China and America has increased a lot in the last few years. In such a situation, both the countries are also giving competition to each other in every field. Meanwhile, a report has claimed that the US will accelerate arms sales to its allies to counter China. According to the Wall Street Journal report, America will accelerate arms sales to allies and partners by removing its bureaucratic hurdles. 

Will provide military equipment to countries helping Ukraine

The Defense Department has launched an initiative to streamline US arms sales overseas, the report said on Friday. Especially for allies and partners who have provided military equipment to Ukraine. According to the Wall Street Journal report, the US had promised European allies providing military equipment to Ukraine that it would be able to replenish its stock. But the US defense industry is facing a backlog. 

America may accelerate arms sales

By helping countries draft initial requests for military equipment, the US can accelerate arms sales and avoid delays caused by requests that raise security concerns, the report said. The report said the Defense Department approves contracts for certain military equipment only once a year, which means countries that fail to submit their orders by the Defense Department's deadline will have to wait until the following year. 

Tensions rise after Nancy Pelosi's visit

However, according to the report, the State Department is currently consulting with the Defense Department on the matter to expedite arms sales to allies. The proposed sale comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over a controversial visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan this month has triggered a new round of tensions in the region. Since the visit of the US delegation, Beijing has conducted large-scale military exercises in the vicinity of the island.