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Biden Approves $567 Million in Defense Support for Taiwan

Deutsche Welle

  30 Sep 2024, 19:24
Photo: Patrick Aventurier/abaca/picture alliance

US President Joe Biden's administration has approved $567 million (€507 million) in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said.

Biden gave the Secretary of State the authority "to direct the drawdown of up to $567 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to assist Taiwan," a White House statement said. No further details were provided.

Last year, the United States approved a package of $345 million in defense support for Taiwan.

US-China tensions
The independently ruled island is claimed by China as its territory. The US does not have official diplomatic ties with Taipei but is one of its strongest supporters and arms suppliers.

Taiwan is a cause of great contention between the two superpowers, as Beijing insists Washington stop selling weapons to it.

China has often condemned international support for Taiwan and accuses the US of meddling in its affairs.

In recent years, China has increased military and political pressure on Taiwan, and it has a frequent presence of jets, drones, and warships around the island.

In April, Biden's administration signed a law allowing billions of dollars in funds to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Taipei has previously said there has been a delay in the delivery of US arms, such as upgraded F-14 fighter jets.

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