US Officials Set to Announce Groundbreaking Taiwan Weapons Package

The United States is expected to announce military assistance worth over $300 million for Taiwan, a move likely to anger China. The package, authorized by Congress, is expected to include four unarmed MQ-9A reconnaissance drones, among other weapons. However, there are concerns about removing advanced equipment from the drones and who will pay for the alterations. China considers Taiwan its own territory and has increased military pressure on the island, while Taiwan rejects Chinese sovereignty claims. The U.S. and its allies have been urged to speed up weapons delivery to Taiwan to help its defense.