In another show of support for Taiwan, the U.S. Senate passed its latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains a clause calling for the United States to participate in exercises with the Taiwanese military. Observers say this measure would demonstrate U.S. resolve against Beijing’s growing aggression toward the island nation.
The NDAA, which passed June 18 with an 85-10 vote, will now be the basis for negotiations with the House on a final bill. The annually renewed bill is a collection of policies and procedures that Congress makes for the Department of Defense’s programs and activities.
