State Department Approves $1.1 Billion Weapons Package for Taiwan, Pentagon to Speed Up Arms Sales

Amid soaring tensions with the U.S. and China, the State Department approved a previously revealed White House plan to supply $1.1 billion in arms to Taiwan, the Associated Press reported on Friday. This announcement has angered Beijing which warned of "counter-measures" if the plans are not revoked. Among US lawmakers there is ample bipartisan support … Continue reading “State Department Approves $1.1 Billion Weapons Package for Taiwan, Pentagon to Speed Up Arms Sales”

China Threatens ‘Real War at Any Time,’ Cuts Climate and Military Talks with US

A Chinese military official warned that a "real war" with Taiwan could break out anytime. Beijing announced additional actions to punish Taiwan and the US in response to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei. The Chinese government claims Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan violated the "One China" policy that has … Continue reading “China Threatens ‘Real War at Any Time,’ Cuts Climate and Military Talks with US”

Biden Appears to Reveal the US Is Training Ukrainian Troops in Poland

President Biden appeared to reveal on Monday that the US is training Ukrainian troops in Poland. Biden made the comments when trying to explain a recent gaffe. In Poland on Friday, President Biden told members of the 82nd Airborne Division that Ukrainians were “stepping up” against the Russian assault and said, “You’re going to see … Continue reading “Biden Appears to Reveal the US Is Training Ukrainian Troops in Poland”