U.S. moves to boost military aid to Taiwan — but war is still unlikely

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U.S. Senate committee’s approval of Taiwan Policy Act comes amid high tensions with China, though analysts in Taipei don’t expect military clash.

of significantly increasing its military support of Taiwan with a new bill that could provide Taiwan with billions in military aid, expedited arms sales and elevated status as a major ally.

He said planning documents and past drills of China’s military demonstrate the People’s Liberation Army is very aware of the likelihood that the U.S. military would defend Taiwan if China were to invade. Jyun-yi Lee, a researcher at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taipei, said high-profile American support, such as the visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in August, has divided ordinary people in Taiwan.

Spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing on Thursday that China had “lodged serious complaints” with Washington over the legislation, which still needs approval by the U.S. Congress and President Joe Biden to become law.

 

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