The U.S. government has reinstated $870 million in security assistance to Taiwan, a significant move despite ongoing foreign aid cuts under the Trump administration. The decision has elicited strong criticism from China, which sees Taiwan as part of its territory and has warned of military actions. Chinese officials, including a Defense Ministry spokesperson, issued threats against Taiwan, while the Chinese military conducted live-fire drills near the island. This escalation in military presence includes monitoring by Taiwan of numerous Chinese aircraft and vessels in the vicinity, coinciding with the resumed U.S. funding.
China's Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian warned that "We will come get you sooner or later," referring to its intentions regarding Taiwan's sovereignty.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported monitoring 45 Chinese military aircraft and 14 navy vessels operating around the island in a recent 24-hour period.
China condemned the U.S. decision to resume funding Taiwan, stressing it sends a "gravely wrong signal" to those supporting Taiwan independence.
In a striking show of military might, China began live-fire drills near Taiwan just after the U.S. unfroze security assistance to the island.
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