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Bipartisan US Senators Push for Taiwans Defense Boost Ahead of Trumps China Trip

A group of US senators, including Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republicans like Thom Tillis, have sent a letter to Taiwans lawmakers, assuring them of upcoming weapons sales. They urge Taiwan to expedite its defense budget, especially as China intensifies pressure. The senators propose packages with counter-drone gear, battle command systems, and medium-range air defense munitions. Taiwans President Lai Ching-te has proposed a forty billion dollar defense spending increase, but opposition from the Kuomintang party has stalled it. Lawmakers in DC are urging Taiwan to not only buy US gear but also bolster its homegrown defenses. Meanwhile, China demands the US halt all arms sales, and tensions remain high due to Chinas military drills and refusal to rule out force to claim Taiwan.

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