Avoiding shutdown, funding military vital to defending Taiwan, countering China, US officials say

A government shutdown and limiting military aid to Ukraine could compromise security for Taiwan and persuade China to attempt a takeover of the island, defense officials told House lawmakers on Tuesday.

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