Global Outlook

 The United States (US) has approved a $100 million contract of sale of equipment and services to Taiwan. The Joe Biden administration aimed at boosting the Patriot missile defence system used by the self-ruled island claimed by China.  The Pentagon announced the engineering and maintenance agreement on Monday. Reportedly, a statement from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale of equipment to Taiwan. Reportedly, Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington asked for the official documents and required certification from the US.  Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the decision amid China’s continued military expansion and provocative actions. The ministry also said that the decision to obtain newer Patriot missiles was made during a 2019 meeting with US officials under the administration of former US President Donald Trump. The new deal is expected t...