To boost defences against aggressive China, US approves $100 million support deal with Taiwan


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To boost Taiwan’s defences against an increasingly aggressive China, the Biden administration has approved a $100 million support contract with the government of the island. It includes the sale of equipment and services. On Monday, the State Department announced the engineering and maintenance agreement. As per the agreement, the US will help Taiwan in maintaining its existing air-defence missiles and advanced US-made Patriot missiles, which the country is acquiring. Also Read: 'Find compromises': No Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine, says Biden On Twitter, Taiwan's defense ministry also conveyed its thanks to the US for the approval to the...