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Taiwan to Collaborate with US on New Funding Allocation Amid Rising Tensions
- Taiwan’s defense ministry plans collaboration with US on new funding.
- Discussions to focus on allocation of funds amidst heightened tensions.
- Aim is to bolster combat readiness amid regional instability.
Eko hot blog reports that Taiwan’s defense ministry announced on Sunday its plans to engage in discussions with the United States regarding the utilization of funding allocated for the island as part of a $95 billion legislative package primarily aimed at providing security assistance to Ukraine and Israel.
Editor’s Pick:
Despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, the United States remains Taiwan’s foremost international ally and arms provider, a relationship underscored by ongoing military support.
As tensions escalate between Taiwan and China, with Beijing asserting its territorial claims over the island, Taiwan’s government reaffirms its commitment to its democratic governance and independence.
Expressing gratitude for the passage of the legislative package by the U.S. House of Representatives, Taiwan’s defense ministry highlights the unwavering support demonstrated by the United States, characterizing it as “rock solid.”
In anticipation of enhanced collaboration with the United States, Taiwan’s defense ministry vows to coordinate budgetary allocations through existing channels, focusing on bolstering its combat readiness capabilities to safeguard national security and promote stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan has faced challenges in the timely delivery of U.S. weapons, such as Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, with manufacturers prioritizing supplies to Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia.
Highlighting the persistent military pressure from China, Taiwan reports multiple instances of Chinese military aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, once respected as an unofficial boundary between the two sides.
Despite objections, China continues to disregard the significance of this line.
Moreover, Taiwan’s defense ministry reports joint combat readiness patrols conducted by Chinese warships and warplanes around the island, further amplifying regional tensions.
Further Reading:
China’s defense ministry declined to comment on these developments, leaving Taiwan’s armed forces to contend with the substantial discrepancy in military capabilities between the two sides, particularly in naval and aerial capacities.
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