Biden approves $567 million in defense support for Taiwan

U.S. President Joe Biden has approved $567 million in defense support for Taiwan, according to the White House. This decision aims to strengthen Taiwan's military amid increasing tensions with China, which claims the island as its territory. The funding will be used for defense articles, services, and military training. This move follows a previous law signed by Biden that allocated billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Taiwan has expressed concerns over delays in U.S. arms deliveries, including upgrades for F-14 fighter jets. China has intensified military pressure on Taiwan in recent years, which Taipei firmly opposes.