The American newspaper “The Washington Post,” citing unidentified American officials, indicated that Congress authorizes the administration to provide military aid to Taiwan of up to one billion dollars annually. This funding is to be reviewed and approved in September of each year. According to the sources, the proposed package—which includes drones and munitions—was much stronger than previous ones. However, the White House clarified that a final decision has not yet been made, amid internal administration discussions about whether military support for Taiwan should be completely halted.
Some officials believe that the island is capable of purchasing American weapons, as Israel and European countries do, while others warn of the increasing strength of the Chinese military and emphasize the need to continue supporting Taipei. Beijing considers the island a part of China and threatens to reclaim it by force if necessary, while the ruling “Democratic Progressive Party” in the island considers it an independent state.
It is noteworthy that China has warned the United States against supporting Taiwan and encouraging what it describes as “dangerous policies,” after Washington announced it would assist Taiwan if it were attacked by China.
