The American newspaper Politico reported, citing informed sources, that the administration of US President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress for $1.1 billion to finance arms supplies to Taiwan.

The weapons package includes 60 Harpoon anti-ship missiles worth $355 million and 100 Sidewinder tactical air-to-air missiles worth $85.6 million, the sources said. The package also includes a $655.4 million contract extension for the supply of surveillance radars.” .

And after a formal appeal to Congress, Senate and House committees will need to sign the deal before it can be finalized, and lawmakers will likely approve the arms sale to Taiwan, but that process could take time given the current recession in Congress. .

This comes amid tensions around Taiwan following a visit to the island by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and a number of US lawmakers, as well as the movement of Chinese and American ships and aircraft near the island. Representatives of the aforementioned committees and the US State Department did not comment on this issue.