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Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks

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Taiwan receives 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States .

The M1A2s are reportedly the island's first new tanks in 30 years .

Washington has long been Taipei 's most important ally and biggest arms supplier.

Beijing has called for the U.S. to "stop arming Taiwan ... and supporting Taiwan independence forces".

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formal

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English

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