New US defense deal with Taiwan triggers sharp response from Beijing

US approved a $2 billion defense package for Taiwan including battle-tested missile systems. China responded with strong opposition and promised counter-actions to protect its claimed territory

October 27 2024 , 12:49 AM  •  2330 views

New US defense deal with Taiwan triggers sharp response from Beijing

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