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submitted 4 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China.

Congress also approved $400 million on Saturday to counter the Chinese government’s influence in the region, as part of its Defense Appropriations Act.

China regards Taiwan as a breakaway province to be brought under its control, by force if necessary. Beijing sends warships and fighter jets near the island daily, as it ramps up its military pressure.

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[-] will_a113@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 months ago

Also because Taiwan is currently the only place to get state-of-the-art microchips

[-] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

Nearly exclusively because

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