US Secretary of Defense Austin testified in Congress, revealing that he had multiple pieces of information to support China's move towards unification of Taiwan, and emphasized that it would continue to be involved in Taiwan, including through the sale of weapons.
Secretary of Defense Austin attended a hearing on the situation in Taiwan held in the US Senate on the 17th, saying, "I don't know when, but there is no doubt that unification of Taiwan is a goal for China, and the secrets that support it. There is a lot of information, "he said.
He said, "The United States will continue to be involved in Taiwan's defense by providing the capabilities that Taiwan needs," and said that he would continue to be involved as an American military in order to counter China, which is increasing military pressure on Taiwan. I emphasized.
"If the Chinese government wants to change the status quo by increasing pressure, it is the US government's position to further strengthen its support for Taiwan," said Deputy Assistant Secretary Fritz, who is in charge of Taiwan at the State Department. He said that it is necessary to further strengthen cooperation with Taiwan in terms of security through the sale of weapons.