The US State Department has approved the sale of missiles to Taiwan.

The US State Department has approved a possible $60 million sale of missiles to Taiwan, the Pentagon’s Defense Cooperation Agency reports.

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“The State Department has approved the potential sale of Switchblade-300 systems and related equipment to the Office of the Taipei Cultural and Economic Representative for approximately $60.2 million,” the statement said.

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The Taipei representative office has requested 720 missiles and 101 control systems, the agency said.

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The State Department also approved the possible sale of ALTIUS 600M-V drones to Taiwan for another $300 million, the Pentagon said.

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The defense department indicates that Taipei has requested up to 291 units of these UAVs.

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Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of the PRC, and adherence to the “one China” principle is a prerequisite for other states wishing to establish or maintain diplomatic relations with the PRC. The “one China” principle and non-recognition of Taiwan’s independence are also observed by the United States, despite the fact that they maintain close contacts with Taipei in various fields and supply the island with weapons.