Taiwan improves combat readiness through discreet security partnerships with U.S. and allies, amid China's military disapproval and lack of formal defense treaties.

Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo announced that Taiwan's combat readiness has improved through strengthened security partnerships with the U.S. and other allies, despite the lack of formal defense treaties. The U.S. is legally required to assist Taiwan's self-defense, but this cooperation is kept discreet to avoid provoking China, which views Taiwan as its territory. China has responded with military exercises to express disapproval of these ties.

September 19, 2024
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