In response to China’s protests, the US will give Taiwan $345 million in arms

In response to China’s protests, the US will give Taiwan $345 million in arms.

The U.S. pledged $345 million in military aid for Taiwan on Friday. This is the Biden administration’s first sizable package to use American stockpiles to aid Taiwan in fending off China.

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American politicians have urged the Pentagon and White House to send weapons to Taiwan quickly.

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The purpose is to aid Taiwan in countering China and discourage China from considering an invasion.

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