KMT-US Defense Talks
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REPORTER:
The head of a US House select committee on China has urged Kuomintang lawmakers to deliver the resources needed to boost Taiwan’s defense, amid increased pressure from Beijing.
Committee Chair John Moolenaar met with the KMT delegation in Washington. He said while the KMT’s backing of a recent drone budget is encouraging, delays in its approval had raised concerns among Taiwan’s partners.
Moolenaar urged the party — which remains at odds with Taiwan’s Cabinet — to follow through and deliver on its commitment. The meeting was part of the delegation's 12-day trip to the US.
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KMT Lawmakers Discuss Defense with US House Select Committee
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REPORTER:
The head of a special US House committee on China urged opposition Kuomintang lawmakers to commit to Taiwan’s defense.
Congressman John Moolenaar met with a delegation of KMT lawmakers in Washington. He said while a KMT-backed drone budget is encouraging, delays and politicization of defense spending has raised concerns among Taiwan’s partners. Moolenaar urged the party — which remains at odds with Taiwan’s Cabinet — to deliver on national defense. The meeting is part of the delegation's 12-day U.S. trip.
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KMT Lawmakers Meet with US House Committee Chair
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REPORTER:
A delegation of opposition Kuomintang lawmakers met Wednesday with the head of a special US House committee on China.
Congressman John Moolenaar, who chairs the House Select Committee on the CCP, says while the passing of a KMT-backed drone budget bill is encouraging, defense spending delays have worried Taiwan's partners. He urged the party to follow through on strengthening national defense. The meeting is part of the KMT’s 12-day trip to the U.S. to clarify its defense policy.
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