The increased military activity came after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill.
Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.
The $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.
Lt. Ridge Alkonis was sentenced to three years in prison for killing two Japanese citizens in a car crash in 2021.
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