U.S. Lawmakers Pledge Military Support to Taiwan Amid Chinese Threats
TL;DR
U.S. lawmakers assured Taiwan that delayed weapons orders are on the way, emphasizing their importance amid increasing Chinese military pressure. The bipartisan delegation, led by Rep. Michael McCaul, met with Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, and reiterated U.S. support despite China's objections and recent military drills around the island.
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- Weapons are on the way, U.S. lawmakers tell Taiwan during visit NBC News
- U.S. "moving forward" with weapons for Taiwan in face of threats from China, Rep. McCaul says Axios
- U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan and Vow Support in Face of Chinese Military Drills The New York Times
- US lawmakers vow to bolster Taiwan’s defense with bipartisan visit days after China’s ‘punishment’ military drills CNN
- U.S. lawmakers ignore China's warning, meet with Taiwan's new leader The Washington Post
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