U.S. Senators Cornyn and Inhofe Urge President Trump to Support New Fighters for Taiwan
In a March 26, 2018 letter, Senators John Cornyn and James Inhofe urge President Donald Trump to support the sale to Taiwan of a new tranche of modern, U.S.-built fighters – the F-35B with its vertical lift capability, or additional F-16Vs – to boost Taiwan’s air defense capabilities. The Senators wrote, “Taiwan has a legitimate […]
Taiwan in the National Security Strategy of the United States of America – December 2017
On December 18, 2017, the White House released an updated version of the U.S. National Security Strategy. There was a specific mention of Taiwan, as follows: We will maintain our strong ties with Taiwan in accordance with our “One China” policy, including our commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act to provide for Taiwan’s legitimate defense […]
Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2018
Update, December 12, 2017 On this date, President Trump signed the 2018 NDAA into law. Update, November 30, 2017 On this date, Congress submitted the 2018 NDAA to the President for signature. The following Taiwan-related language was included in the final version of the bill: SEC. 1259. Strengthening the Defense Partnership between the United States […]
115th Congress: Taiwan Security Act
On November 7, 2017, two Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Taiwan Security Act to enhance military cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. The legislation echoed a bill introduced in the Senate in July by Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Cory Gardner. Congressional Record of S.1620 – Taiwan […]
Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress, 1990-2017
Updated Chart: Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress, 1990-2017 Shows clearly notification packaging/bundling and the long freeze.
The Trump Administration Announces U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan
The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of State to announce its approval of seven possible Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan, with a total value of US$1.363 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan arms sales on June 29, 2017. […]