U.S. House passes defense bill with Taiwan provisions

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed an annual defense policy bill with provisions to reinforce the partnership between Washington and Taipei, including requiring the U.S. president to invite Taiwan to join an upcoming U.S.-led military exercise in the region.

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