Last Updated on February 23, 2023
The amount of United States troops stationed in Taiwan is growing at an alarming rate.
The Biden administration is planning on quadrupling the amount of U.S. military on the island over the next couple of months, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Just 12 months ago only 30 members of the U.S. military were stationed in Taiwan. Now, under the direction of President Joe Biden, 100-200 more troops will be deployed to the island.
The increased number of troops will be expanding a training program located on the island, which is in close proximity to China. The upcoming deployment will be the largest increase in deployment to Taiwan in decades.
Currently, it is reported that at Camp Grayling in Michigan, the Michigan National Guard is training a group of Taiwanese military members, along with other countries’ militaries.
One U.S. official, speaking on Taiwanese military training, reaffirmed the unwavering U.S. support of Taiwan while also suggesting war with China is not near. “One of the difficult things to determine is what really is objectionable to China. We don’t think at the levels that we’re engaged in and are likely to remain engaged in the near future that we are anywhere close to a tipping point for China, but that’s a question that is constantly being evaluated and looked at specifically with every decision involving support to Taiwan.”
The incoming deployment of U.S. troops is reported to be made up of special operations forces and U.S. Marines. The specific objective of the increase in troops has not been disclosed by the Pentagon.
Stay tuned to National File for any updates.
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