In confirmed reports, it is stated that the U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion. This was communicated to the media by the Pentagon. This deal has come through despite Chinese criticism of the deal. The Pentagon has further communicated that this deal that includes 108 General Dynamics Corp M1A2T Abrams tanks and 250 Stinger missiles would not alter the basic military balance in the region. There is no surprise that China is very irritated with this decision from the US.…