The China Post
Date: November 9, 2017
By: Rita Cheng and Y.F. Low
WASHINGTON (CNA) – Two Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. Michael McCaul, left, and Robert Pittenger, initiated a legislation, on Wednesday introduced the Taiwan Security Act to enhance military cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. The legislation echoed a bill introduced in the Senate in July by Republican Senator Tom Cotton. (CNA/Courtesy of U.S. House of Representatives)
on Wednesday introduced the Taiwan Security Act to enhance military cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
The legislation, initiated by Rep. Michael McCaul and Robert Pittenger, echoed a bill introduced in the Senate in July by Republican Senator Tom Cotton.
According to a statement released by McCaul, the bill mandates senior defense and diplomatic exchanges at the flag officer and assistant secretary level or above and reestablishes an annual strategic dialogue on arms sales in order to ensure the regular transfer of defense articles.
It also directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to invite Taiwanese forces to participate in the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise and the 2018 edition of the Red Flag air-to-air combat exercise. [FULL STORY]
