US plans to send troops to help train more Taiwanese
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Reuters reported that on February 23, two unnamed US officials reported that US prepares to increase troops to help train Taiwan's army At a time when relations between Washington and Beijing are high, The Pentagon is expected to take action in the coming months.
One of the officials said The number of additional troops is unclear. But the move is unrelated to recent tensions with the US shooting down a Chinese spy balloon that has flown into the country's airspace.
“We have no specific comment on any specific operations, engagements or training, but I would like to emphasize that our support includes our shared military ties. It is in line with the current threat posed by China,” a Pentagon spokesman said.
Taiwan's Defense Minister Chiu Kuocheng Told reporters on February 23 that he did not know the source of the news about the increased military exercises. But Taiwan and the US have a lot of military cooperation.
Chiu declined to comment further, but indirectly confirmed that some of Taiwan's troops will head to the United States for more intense tactical training than in the past. But did not give details on the number of troops that will travel this time.
