INTO ACTION: If signed into law, it would authorize the US Department of State to reduce economic and diplomatic engagements with nations undermining Taiwan

Taipei Times
Date: Oct 31, 2019
By: Staff writer, with CNA, Washington

The US Senate on Tuesday passed legislation asking the government to help Taiwan keep its remaining 15 diplomatic allies, while supporting its international presence.

The legislation titled Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative Act of 2019, or TAIPEI Act 2019, was unanimously passed.

The act, initiated by US Senator Cory Gardner, was introduced in May to express US support for Taiwan’s diplomatic alliances.

In September last year, Gardner initiated TAIPEI Act 2018, but it failed to clear the Senate.
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