Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and other U.S. lawmakers pose for a photo with Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen, center right, and other Taiwanese officials during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 15, 2022. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)
Defense News: Senate advances $6.5 billion Taiwan military aid bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday advanced a sprawling bill that would give Taiwan the same benefits as major non-NATO allies, provide $6.5 billion in military aid, expedite arms sales and prioritize the transfer of excess U.S. defense articles there.
The Foreign Relations Committee advanced the Taiwan Policy Act 17-5 after amending certain provisions to address the White House’s concerns with some components of the legislation.
The committee’s chairman, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., told Defense News this week that the changes occurred following “some very constructive conversations” with national security adviser Jake Sullivan. “We’ve heard their views, and we think we’re landing in a good spot that still produces a very strong bill and then meets and assuages some of their concerns,” Menendez said.
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WNU Editor: Even with this massive US military aid package, many are saying that this is too little and too late .... Time Is Running Out to Defend Taiwan (Foreign Affairs).
The reaction from China has been predictable .... China slams US Senate bill supporting Taiwan's defense (AP).
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