Reported 5 months ago
During a press conference, US State Department spokesperson Miller responded to former President Trump's recent comments suggesting that Taiwan should pay for defense costs and implying that Taiwan hasn't contributed anything to the US, including rejecting commitments to defend Taiwan. Miller emphasized that Taiwan has been self-funding defense enhancements for decades, purchasing billions of dollars worth of military equipment from the US, which not only enhances regional security but also supports US manufacturing, industry, and technology. The recent passage of supplementary bills by the US Congress to provide military aid to Taiwan marks unprecedented congressional authorization, underscoring the importance of stable cross-strait relations for both the US and global economy, as any instability in the Taiwan Strait could harm the US economy.
Source: YAHOO