US Announces $567 Million for Taiwan’s Defense

Biden’s approval came as Taiwan was on heightened alert because of the recent firings by the CCP’s Rocket Force and army in inland China.
US Announces $567 Million for Taiwan’s Defense
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter carries a Taiwan flag during national day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 10, 2021. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
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The United States announced on Sept. 29 a drawdown of up to $567 million in defense support for Taiwan.

In a statement, the White House said President Joe Biden has authorized the drawdown to provide Taiwan with “defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training.”