White House’s New Military Aid Package for Taiwan, Drawing on America’s Own Stockpiles, Raises Beijing’s Hackles

The package emerges as part of a presidential authority approved by Congress last year to draw weapons from current American military stockpile.

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Taiwanese soldiers pose for photos after a preparedness enhancement drill simulating defense against military intrusions by China, at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, January 11, 2023. AP/Daniel Ceng

The White House announcement Friday of a new $345 million in military aid for the Republic of China on Taiwan is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter the threat from Communist China. It did not take long to draw condemnation and more from the corridors of power at Beijing. 

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