In a June 23, 2017 letter to President Donald Trump, Senators Benjamin Cardin, John Cornyn, James Inhofe, Edward Markey, John McCain, Robert Menendez, Marco Rubio, and Ron Wyden urge President Trump to adopt a policy of regular, robust, and consistent support for Taiwan’s self-defense efforts in the face of ongoing military aggression by China and …
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2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF)
One major section is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency.
The PLA continues to develop and deploy military capabilities intended to coerce …
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Taiwan Initiative in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2017
Update:
On Friday, December 23, 2016 President Obama signed into law the 2017 NDAA (which cleared the Senate in a 92-7 vote on Dec. 8 after approval in the House of Representatives by a vote of 375-34 on Dec. 2). That means these Military Exchanges with Taiwan are now part of U.S. Public Law No: …
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October 2-4, 2016 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2016
Event: US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2016 October 2-4, 2016 Williamsburg, Virginia
The US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2016 will be held October 2-4, 2016 in Williamsburg, Virginia. This will be the fifteenth annual event in a series of ongoing conferences addressing the future of U.S. defense cooperation with Taiwan, the defense procurement process, and Taiwan’s defense …
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2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF)
One major section (beginning on page 86) is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency.
There have been no signs that China’s military …
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Admiral Harris – Commander, United States Pacific Command – Statement on Taiwan
Free and fair democratic elections in January on the island of Taiwan reflect shared values with the U.S. The U.S. maintains its unofficial relations with Taiwan through the American Institute in Taiwan and we continue supporting Taiwan’s security. USPACOM will continue to fulfill U.S. commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act; continued arms sales to …
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The Obama 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 possible Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan sales on December 16, 2015.
The published Congressional Notifications (transmittal numbers …
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Benjamin L. Cardin & John McCain Letter to President Obama Regarding Arms Sales to Taiwan – November 19, 2015
Letter (PDF):
Benjamin L. Cardin & John McCain Letter to President Obama Regarding Arms Sales to Taiwan – November 19, 2015
Text of the letter:
November 19, 2015
President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20515
Dear President Obama,
America’s long-standing commitment to Taiwan is a multifaceted and …
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October 4-6, 2015 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2015
Event: US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2015 October 4-6, 2015 Williamsburg, Virginia
The US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2015 will be held October 4-6, 2015 in Williamsburg, Virginia. This will be the fourteenth annual event in a series of ongoing conferences addressing the future of U.S. defense cooperation with Taiwan, the defense procurement process, and Taiwan’s …
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National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) Releases Promotional Videos
In preparation for their participation in the 2015 Paris Air Show, Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology released promotional videos to feature alongside the hardware that they will be exhibiting at the show. The aim is to “promote Taiwan’s achievements in defense technology and other areas,” and “exploring opportunities to introduce locally produced key …
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