Biden Approves $567 Million Defense Package for Taiwan

The aid package, the largest ever sent to Taiwan, aims to bolster the island's defenses amid rising tensions with China.

China has condemned the U.S. decision, asserting it violates the one-China principle and threatens cross-strait peace.
The $567 million package includes defense articles, services, and military training, nearly doubling last year's $345 million aid.
China has increased its military activities around Taiwan, including war games and frequent sorties, heightening regional tensions.
Taiwan faces a backlog of nearly $20 billion in ordered U.S. military equipment, with delays impacting its defense readiness.
The U.S. maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan, balancing support for the island with managing relations with Beijing.