US House passes US$500m Taiwan aid:
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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US Allocates $500M Defense Aid to TaiwanThe 2026 defense bill includes $500M for Taiwan, effective through Sept 2027, to enhance military readiness and deter invasion.
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- The US House passed the fiscal 2026 defense appropriations act totaling $831.5 billion, incorporating $500 million for Taiwan support.
- Funds will be managed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and remain available until September 30, 2027, under the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative.
- A Republican amendment to remove Taiwan funding was defeated 421 to 6 amid concerns about escalating tensions with China.
- The legislation authorizes the Defense and State Secretaries to assist Taiwan in acquiring defense equipment and military training.
The funding will go a long way to make sure that Taiwan has the resources necessary to help prevent a Chinese invasion.— Republican Representative Ken Calvert spoke against Marjorie Taylor Greene's amendment, emphasizing the importance of supporting Taiwan.
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