The China Post
Date: November 16, 2017
By: Chiang Chin-yeh and Y.F. Low

WASHINGTON (CNA) – A U.S. congressional commission on Wednesday recommended

President Tsai Ing-wen reacts during a recent press event in this file photo. In its 2017 annual report to the U.S. Congress, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) said Congress should urge the administration to invite Taiwan to participate, at least as an observer, in U.S-led bilateral and multilateral military and security-related exercises. (NOWnews)

that the administration of President Donald Trump give more support to Taiwan’s efforts to enhance its defense capabilities by adopting such steps as inviting Taiwan to military exercises and increasing high-level exchanges with Taiwan’s military.

In its 2017 annual report to the U.S. Congress, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) said Congress should urge the administration to invite Taiwan to participate, at least as an observer, in U.S-led bilateral and multilateral military and security-related exercises, including the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercise, Red Flag air-to-air combat training exercises and the Cyber Storm cybersecurity exercise.

USCC also recommended that Congress urge the executive branch to reexamine its practice regarding reciprocal visits by senior U.S. and Taiwan military officers and civilian officials, including Cabinet-level officials and senior National Security Council officials, as part of an effort to enhance U.S.-Taiwan relations.    [FULL  STORY]