US President Biden Authorizes $571 Million In Military Aid To Taiwan
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US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.

Summary

President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in military aid to Taiwan, reinforcing U.S. support amid increasing Chinese military pressure.

This package follows a $567 million aid approval three months ago and Taiwan’s recent acquisition of 38 Abrams tanks, its first new tanks in 30 years.

Taiwan expressed gratitude for the U.S.‘s security commitment while maintaining discretion on the aid’s specifics.

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has condemned U.S. arms sales and escalated military activities around the island, vowing not to renounce force for unification.

  • stupidcasey@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    Isn’t $500 Million in Military terms like a McDonald’s cheeseburger in human terms? Like the B2 Bomber cost $44 Billion to develop and $2 Billion a piece.