US Congress welcomes Taiwan’s parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
More than 30 House members voiced bipartisan support as the Trump administration reviews a $14 billion arms sales package, lawmakers said.
- On Wednesday, more than 30 House representatives welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, at the Longworth House Office Building for a bipartisan reception demonstrating congressional support for the island.
- President Donald Trump is reviewing a $14 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, which Beijing strongly opposes; the administration has suggested using the deal as a bargaining chip, sparking criticism from lawmakers.
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi stated support for Taiwan is 'bipartisan and bicameral,' while Rep. Lloyd Doggett urged the administration to reverse delays and provide weapons Taiwan needs for defense.
- Han touted Taiwan as the fourth-largest U.S. trading partner, driven by advanced chip demand, yet noted that 'on the international stage, Taiwan feels very lonely,' urging Congress for help gaining global participation.
- Departing on Friday, Han will take the inaugural nonstop flight between Washington Dulles International Airport and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, touted as a symbol of deepening U.S.-Taiwan ties amid Beijing's territorial claims.
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US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
U.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington.
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu led a cross-party delegation to Washington, D.C., and attended a welcome reception hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the United States this afternoon, with more than 30 members of the House of Representatives in attendance. Han Kuo-yu said that Taiwan's international situation is like "being able to fall in love but not get married," and appealed to the U.S. congressmen that while establishi…
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