President Biden authorizes $571 million in military aid to Taiwan, strengthening defense capabilities amid rising tensions
US President Joe Biden on Friday approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.
China, which has ramped up political and military pressure on Taiwan in recent years, has repeatedly called for Washington to cease sending arms and assistance to the island, which it claims as part of its territory. The statement did not provide details of the military assistance package, which comes less than three months after a similar package worth $567 million was authorized.
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