Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-03-06

Taiwan’s defense ministry says it’s hoping Defense Minister Yen Teh-fa can travel to

Defense ministry spokesperson Chen Chung-chi appears in this CNA file photo.

Washington, DC once the Taiwan Travel Act becomes law.

The Taiwan Travel Act promotes high-level visits by government officials between Taiwan and the United States. Although US President Donald Trump can still veto the act, it will go into effect by March 16, regardless of whether he signs it.

On Tuesday, defense ministry spokesperson Chen Chung-chi said that the two sides would still need to hammer out the details before the defense minister could visit the United States. Chen said it’s not yet clear whether the ministry will invite US officials to the opening of its new security think tank, which is set to open in Taiwan in May.    [FULL  STORY]