US President Biden authorises US$571 million in military aid to Taiwan

The US has authorized the sending of 571.3 million dollars in defense aid to Taipei. Beijing's anger: 'Washington should stop threatening peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. '

Biden Approves $571 Million in Defense Support for Taiwan

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 million worth of military equipment. The United States is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei, to the constant anger of Beijing. Democratically g…

China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

The Chinese government continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and says it must come under its control.

China Says It "Firmly Opposes" US Military Aid To Taiwan

China said Sunday it "firmly opposed" US President Joe Biden's approval of $571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan.

The Chinese government expressed on Sunday (December 22) that it "strongly dissatisfies and firmly opposes" U.S. President Joe Biden's approval of $570 million in military aid to Taiwan and the U.S. State Department's latest approval of arms sales to Taiwan totaling $295 million, threatening that "the U.S. use of force to support independence will only backfire."

China ‘firmly opposes’ US military aid to Taiwan: Foreign Ministry

China says it “firmly opposes” the United States’ approval of new military aid to Taiwan.