Biden clears $567-M defense aid for Taiwan

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 01, 2024 12:11 am

WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island.

While the US does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, it is Taipei's key partner and major provider of weapons — a point of consternation for Beijing, which has repeatedly called on Washington to stop arming the island, which it claims is part of its territory.

ISLAND ICON The iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper, the tallest building in Taiwan, is seen in the capital Taipei on Sept. 29, 2024. AP PHOTO

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