US Congress welcomes Taiwan’s parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
Summary
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives welcomed Han Kuo-yu, head of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, to Washington and expressed strong support for Taiwan. This visit comes as the Trump administration reviews a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which has already received preliminary approval from Congress.Key Facts
- Han Kuo-yu leads an eight-person Taiwanese parliamentary delegation visiting Washington.
- Over 30 U.S. House members from both parties attended a reception to show support for Taiwan.
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers emphasized bipartisan support for Taiwan’s peace and commerce.
- The Trump administration is considering a $14 billion arms sales package to Taiwan.
- Taiwanese delegation also met several Democratic senators who urged quick approval of the arms sale.
- Taiwan is a key player in advanced chip production through Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), important to the U.S. economy.
- China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to take control.
- The U.S. lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to Taiwan’s self-defense and opposing Chinese pressure.
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