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US Senate pushes for Taiwan to attend Rimpac drill in latest defence bill

The US Senate authorizes $1 billion in military aid to Taiwan and urges its navy's participation in RIMPAC to strengthen defense ties and counter regional threats.

Summary by South China Morning Post
The move is meant to send a message to Beijing and deter its growing military ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, analysts say.
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Taipei TimesTaipei Times
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US bill urges Taiwan invite to RIMPAC

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

·Taipei, Taiwan
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Taiwan NewsTaiwan News
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US Senate defense bill provides US$1 billion military in aid for Taiwan | Taiwan News | Oct. 13, 2025 11:33

Bill also calls for Taiwan's participation in RIMPAC naval exercises | Oct. 13, 2025 11:33

·Taiwan
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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post
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US Senate pushes for Taiwan to attend Rimpac drill in latest defence bill

The move is meant to send a message to Beijing and deter its growing military ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, analysts say.

·Hong Kong
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Thanh NiênThanh Niên

Us Senate 'Encourages' Taiwan to Join Rimpac, Sending a Signal to China?

The US Senate has passed the 2026 fiscal year defense policy bill, which for the first time 'strongly encourages' inviting Taiwan's coast guard to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.

·Viet Nam
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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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