“I agree that it is vital that Taiwan continues to have the means to defend itself... We are determined that Taiwan has everything it needs to defend itself, as we have done for decades, in the period of work of eight administrations, ”TASS quotes Blinken.
According to the head of the State Department, the US administration intends to interact with lawmakers in order to "do this as efficiently as possible."
Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said earlier that the United States should not underestimate China's resolve and capabilities, and the Taiwan issue could have a "devastating effect on relations" between Beijing and Washington.
The press service of the Eastern Zone Combat Command of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China also reported that the Chinese army will conduct military exercises in the Taiwan area in response to the provocative actions of the United States.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Taiwan is an integral part of China and will eventually return "to the arms of the motherland."
At the same time, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that the United States will do everything possible to prevent "Taiwan's reunification with mainland China" by force.