[Music] the United States has signaled that it may begin jointly producing weapons with Taiwan to address the Island's growing defense needs this move as confirmed by a top us Diplomat in Taipei reflects the deepening military and strategic ties between the two Nations the discussion around joint production has come in response to taiwan's desire to bolster its defense capabilities amid Rising tensions with China the US House armed services committee has also included the possibility of joint production in its National Defense authorization act for fiscal year 2024 highlighting the Strategic importance of of strengthening taiwan's self-defense by collaborating on weapons manufacturing both the US and Taiwan aim to expedite arms deliveries and enhance taiwan's ability to replenish its stockpiles in times of Crisis the move is seen as a significant step in countering growing Chinese aggression in the region and it aligns with us commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act