The Pentagon green-lighted a $2 billion defense package to Taiwan on 10/27/24‚ which includes a high-tech air-defense system (previously used in the Ukraine conflict)
Beijing responded with firm opposition: “China will take all measures necessary to defend national sovereignty security and territorial integrity“. The foreign ministryʼs statement came after they made formal complaints to US representatives
The US maintains its legal duty to support Taiwans defense capabilities despite having no official diplomatic ties; this marks the 17th such agreement under President Bidenʼs administration. The relationship between mainland China and the island has become more complex — Chinese military exercises near Taiwan happened just weeks ago while similar activities increased during the last 5 years
- Advanced missile defense system
- Total package worth $2 billion
- First-time delivery of Ukraine-tested equipment
The Taiwanese administration expressed gratitude for the support. > Our responsibility is to protect our homeland [[Taiwan Foreign Ministry statement]] Meanwhile‚ Chinese officials demand that Washington stops what they call “dangerous moves“ that affect Taiwan Strait stability; however they didnt specify their planned counter-actions