2023-08-31 19:27:38
Washington: The United States has granted direct military aid to Taiwan. 8000 crore dollars (about 6.61 lakh crore rupees) will be allocated to Taiwan through a special package. It is pointed out that this is the first time that the Biden administration is mature for such a move despite China’s opposition. U.S. aid to Taiwan is under the Foreign Government Assistance Program. Sources close to the Biden administration informed that it would help.
The amount is small compared to recent trade deals with Taiwan. However, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the U.S. The normal amount is allocated to sovereign nations. It is also pointed out that the current move is tantamount to recognizing Taiwan’s sovereignty. It is also interpreted as a marked change in the approach of the U.S., which had only recognized Beijing for five decades.
However, the US The Department of External Affairs has expressed a different opinion from this. The US asserts Taiwan’s sovereignty through direct military funding. The department clarified that this does not mean that it approves. US on Taiwan Relations Act and One China Policy There is no change in position. The funding is aimed only at providing essential services and defense equipment for Taiwan to maintain its self-reliance. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Committed. It is essential to regional and global security and prosperity—the US. The Department of External Affairs clarified.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said in a press release thanking the U.S. that the financial assistance will lead to local peace and stability.
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