Washington, Dec 21, 2024 (AFP) - US President Biden authorizes $571 million in military aid to Taiwan

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2024-12-21

US President Joe Biden on Friday approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump. In a brief statement, the White House said Biden had authorized his secretary of state to "direct the drawdown of up to $571.3 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide......

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