This week, the Senate made a significant step towards approval New military assistance to Taiwan in the millionsThis will likely to increase tensions between Chinese Communist Party officials and those who already called the proposal “abusive” and “dangerous.”
The Senate started Tuesday work on an amended version to the annual defense bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act.
The Senate version that was brought up includes legislation from Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It authorizes $6.5 Billion in assistance for Taiwan to increase its military capabilities.
After the midterm elections, the Senate hopes to pass the bill. China will likely respond sharply to the bill’s passage, calling it a “big step forward regarding China-U.S. relations” at its introduction.
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In this photo provided by China’s Xinhua News Agency, a People’s Liberation Army member looks through binoculars during military exercises as Taiwan’s frigate Lan Yang is seen in the distance Aug. 5, 2022.
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China routinely warns that U.S. involvement with Taiwan amounts to dangerous meddling in China’s domestic affairs and departs from the “One China” policy. But Menendez claimed that the Taiwan military assistance bill was for his use.It is about preventing conflict and not marching to war.
Menendez stated over the summer that it was important to be clear about what is at stake and to have a clear response. “Despite what some may try to argue, the primary focus of this bill has always been on deterrence and on enhancing Taiwan’s capabilities.”
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, questions Secretary Antony Blinken at a hearing on Sept. 14, 2021 on Capitol Hill, Washington.
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The NDAA’s inclusion of Taiwanese language significantly enhances U.S. assistance and involvement with Taiwan. It would permit The State Department to make direct loans and loan guarantees to Taiwan for the purpose of supplying arms and provides up to $2 billion in grants for Taiwan’s military.
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This federal law changes allows for a greater cache of munitions to be kept near Taiwan, in case they are required to repel an attack. China attacksIt creates a fast track system that allows weapons and other equipment to be sent more quickly to Taiwan.
Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican from South Carolina) has sponsored legislation to increase U.S. military assistance to Taiwan on March 23, 2022.
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It calls for a multiyear plan to assist Taiwan in acquiring “appropriate defensive capacities” and more joint training exercises.
Federal agencies are required to assist Taiwan in implementing a strategy of denial and reducing the risk of conflict under the bill. [and]”Defeat an invasion”
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This requires a detailed plan to respond to Chinese propaganda, and an assessment of whether China may be reconsidering military action against Taiwan. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
