Officials try to determine the “tipping point.” A report from anonymous U.S. officials claims the Pentagon is planning to at least quadruple America’s troop presence in Taiwan for…
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Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan
A large focus is on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna of California, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois arrived…
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All Travelers from China Face Mandatory COVID Test
U.S. will implement COVID screening starting January 5. President Biden’s administration has announced that passengers on flights coming to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau will have…
Read MoreMilitary Bill Provides $10 Billion for Taiwan Defense
It fast-tracks weapons procurement and security assistance. The House of Representatives approved the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act this week, a mandatory military policy bill that gets passed…
Read MoreState Department Approves Arms Sales to Taiwan
Two separate sales are worth $425 million. The U.S. State Department announced the approval of two separate arms sales to Taiwan. The total value of the arms sales…
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President Biden Recaps His Meeting with President Xi
There is no “new cold war” with China, he said. President Joe Biden gave a press briefing following his nearly three-hour meeting with President Xi Jinping of China…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Meet at G20
Taiwan is expected to be part of Monday’s discussions. President Biden and President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in person for the first time on Monday at…
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Vice President Harris Meets with Asian Leaders
She adds tour of Korea DMZ to her trip. Vice President Kamala Harris had several meetings on Tuesday with Asian leaders, in which she emphasized America’s commitment to…
Read MoreRepresentative McCaul Calls for Certainty on Taiwan
He says a strong doctrine is needed. Representative Michael McCaul of Texas has called for a stronger “doctrine of certainty” when it comes to the U.S. relationship between…
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Senate Committee Advances Taiwan Security Bill
China continues to pressure the island nation. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday voted to approve the “Taiwan Policy Act,” legislation that would significantly enhance U.S. military…
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