U.S. 'no' on Taiwan F-16 bid reveals China sway

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A U.S. decision not to sell Taiwan new F-16 fighter jets is being seen by many U.S. allies in Asia as a sign of China's growing clout. The pre-eminent military power in East Asia for a half-century, the U.S. has explicitly and implicitly provided a security umbrella for countries from Singapore to Japan, helping to keep a peace that has fostered stunning economic growth. Although few of these allies believe the U.S. is lessening its commitment to the region, they…

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