The $ 5.3 billion arms package includes upgrades to Taiwan 's F-16 fighter fleet , a five-year extension of F-16 pilot training at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and spare parts for the upkeep of three different planes currently in use by the Taiwanese , according to the State Department . Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi meets with Secretary of State Kerry in New York . Yang calls on the U.S. to make an arms deal to Taiwan . The $ 5.3 billion package includes upgrades to Taiwan 's F-16 fighers . China voiced strong opposition to the deal when it was announced last week .
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi meets with Secretary of State Kerry in New York . Yang calls on the U.S. to make an arms deal to Taiwan . The $ 5.3 billion package includes upgrades to Taiwan 's F-16 fighers . China voiced strong opposition to the deal when it was announced last week .