China will not renounce the invasion of Taiwan by force, and increases its military spending every year. KMT legislator Jiang Qichen asked today at the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan whether the U.S. military will put its ammunition and equipment stocks in East Asia in Taiwan. Defense Minister Qiu Guo responded positively, “This is under discussion.”
Jiang Qichen said that in the past, military exchanges with the United States were joint forces, but now they have been upgraded to battalions, and the level has been raised. Is it possible for Taiwan and the United States to set up a military advisory group in Taiwan for future military exchanges? Qiu Guozheng pointed out that there is no such consideration at present, nor has it been heard, and the exchanges between the two sides are constantly being done.
Jiang Qichen went on to say that in the National Defense Authorization Act, in addition to mentioning missions and military aid this time, loans are mentioned in the fundraising bill of the House of Representatives. I wonder if there is any discussion on this part between the Ministry of National Defense and the United States? Qiu responded, not yet.
Regarding the issue of ammunition storage, Qiu Guozheng said that it is usually done, and it is also doing an inventory of combat readiness. Regardless of whether there are foreign weapons and equipment in the ammunition storage, it must be checked by itself. The norms of many things are in the scope of combat readiness, and there is no need to wait for the US military to intervene before discussing it.
Jiang asked, so these things are already going on? Qiu Guozheng pointed out that it was already underway, not because of what the US said.
Jiang Qichen said, will the U.S. military increase its inventory of equipment in East Asia to Taiwan, for example, will it increase the inventory of equipment originally stored in Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines? Qiu Guozheng emphasized, “This is under discussion.” Jiang continued to ask, which category will be the most? Qiu Bi replied, “I will explain this to the committee members in private.” Free Times 0306
