Biden approved Taiwan's biggest security package yet. China says the military aid won't deter it.
President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense aid for Taiwan.
It is the largest aid package that US has ever sent to Taiwan.
China responded, stating the move violates the one-China principle.
President Joe Biden on Sunday said the US will send Taiwan its largest-ever security package amid rising tensions with China.
The $567 million in aid will be used for "defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan,"
The figure is nearly double the amount the US sent in a previous $345 million package last year.
China struck a defiant tone in response to the aid.
"No matter how many weapons the United States supplies to Taiwan, it will never weaken our firm will in opposing Taiwanese independence, and safeguarding China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese fo
President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense aid for Taiwan.
It is the largest aid package that US has ever sent to Taiwan.
China responded, stating the move violates the one-China principle.
President Joe Biden on Sunday said the US will send Taiwan its largest-ever security package amid rising tensions with China.
The $567 million in aid will be used for "defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan,"
The figure is nearly double the amount the US sent in a previous $345 million package last year.
China struck a defiant tone in response to the aid.
"No matter how many weapons the United States supplies to Taiwan, it will never weaken our firm will in opposing Taiwanese independence, and safeguarding China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese fo
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