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U.S. Resumes Aid to Taiwan, China Escalates Military Threats

2/27/2025

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The U.S. has reignited tensions by resuming $870 million in security aid to Taiwan, drawing sharp rebuke from China, which views Taiwan as its own. In response, China's Defense Ministry issued threats and ramped up military drills near the island, while Taiwan reported a surge in Chinese military presence, raising alarms over potential disruptions to undersea cables.

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The U.S. has reignited tensions by resuming $870 million in security aid to Taiwan, drawing sharp rebuke from China, which views Taiwan as its own. In response, China's Defense Ministry issued threats and ramped up military drills near the island, while Taiwan reported a surge in Chinese military presence, raising alarms over potential disruptions to undersea cables.