A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation has pledged continued support for Taiwan, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China.

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China.

Congress also approved $400 million on Saturday to counter the Chinese government’s influence in the region, as part of its Defense Appropriations Act.

China regards Taiwan as a breakaway province to be brought under its control, by force if necessary. Beijing sends warships and fighter jets near the island daily, as it ramps up its military pressure.

      • Pan_Ziemniak@midwest.socialEnglish
        44·
        9 months ago

        sigh

        We didnt “spend” it, weve sent that amounts worth of b stock. And last i checked Ukraine is in open war, rather ill equiped for the fight, and are in this position now bc we pressured them into giving up on their nuclear capabilities.

        We authorize sending more, or end up with american soldiers on the ground.

        • dogslayeggs@lemmy.worldEnglish
          31·
          9 months ago

          OK, fine, we didn’t spend $100B. We sent $75B in old equipment and spent $25B in humanitarian aid and financial support.

          That’s still $25B vs $0.4B.

          • Pan_Ziemniak@midwest.socialEnglish
            11·
            9 months ago

            Ukraine is in open war, rather ill equiped for the fight, and are in this position now bc we pressured them into giving up on their nuclear capabilities.

            We authorize sending more, or end up with american soldiers on the ground.

            I am not saying to not assist Taiwan, for the record.