Update, August 13, 2018 On this date, President Trump signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 into law (Public Law No: 115-232). Update, August 3, 2018 On this date, Congress submitted the 2019 NDAA to the President for signature. The following Taiwan-related language was included in the final version […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Updated Chart: Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress, 1990-2017 Shows clearly notification packaging/bundling and the long freeze.