The National Defense Authorization Act passed on Friday increases “defense cooperation” between US and Taiwan.

Taiwan News
Date: 2017/07/18
By: Juvina Lai,Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – China has expressed its dissatisfaction with the United States after it passed a bill on Friday that is likely to expand defense communications with Taiwan.

China says it has made a ‘stern’ complaint with the U.S. after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act on Friday which increases defense cooperation with Taiwan by expanding military training and exercises.

China, which views Taiwan as a part of its territory, was unhappy with the decision and has reacted in a negative way.    [FULL  STORY]