2023/07/29
The Ministry of National Defense issued a press release explaining the episode that "United States announced it will provide Taiwan with military assistance of US$345 million"
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: July 29, 2023 at 08:30
In response to U.S. President Biden's announcement to provide Taiwan military assistance of US$345 million, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) expressed its gratitude to the United States for its firm security commitment to Taiwan. As for the "Presidential Drawdown Authority" (PDA), it is, other than the arms sales to Taiwan, another instrument in support of Taiwan’s self-defense, and Taiwan and the United States will continue to work closely on security issues to maintain peace, stability, and status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Regarding the contents of aids, MND will not make any comment based on the tacit understanding between Taiwan and the United States.