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September 24, 2018

September 24, 2018 – U.S. Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to Taiwan

On September 24, 2018 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) made the following statement: The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) for an estimated cost of $330 […]

August 13, 2018

Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2019

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 […]

December 18, 2017

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 […]

December 12, 2017

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 […]

November 9, 2017

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 […]