DEFENSE/U.S. Senate passes defense bill authorizing increased Taiwan support
12/19/2024 08:38 PM
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including military articles and training worth up to US$300 million to support Taiwan.
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