U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 million worth of military equipment.

The US government pledged substantial military aid to Taiwan. The aid package includes defence articles and military equipment. This move aims to bolster Taiwan's defence capabilities. China has increased military activities near Taiwan.

US President Biden approved $571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, alongside State Department approval for a potential $265 million military equipment sale. This aid bolsters Taiwan's defense capabilities amid heightened Chinese military activity and follows a similar aid package three months prior.

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