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US Lawmakers Across the Aisle Urge Renewed Support for Taiwan

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US lawmakers from both major parties are calling on the Trump administration to reaffirm Washington’s support for Taiwan. Congressman John Moolenaar raised concerns in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about South Korea’s relationship with China, citing past comments by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung that downplayed his country's interests regarding security in the Taiwan Strait. Separately, Senator Roger Wicker met Taiwan’s representative to the US Alexander Yui on Tuesday. Following the meeting, Wicker said Washington must uphold its security commitments to Taiwan, underscoring continued congressional support for the country. 

US Support for Taiwan

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US lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to reaffirm support for Taiwan.

US Congress member John Moolenaar expressed concern over South Korea's relationship with China in a letter to secretary of state Marco Rubio. It specifically cites past comments from South Korea's president dismissing the security situation in the Taiwan Strait. Separately, Senator Roger Wicker met with Taiwan’s representative to the US, Alexander Yui on Tuesday. After the meeting, Wicker said Washington must uphold its security commitments to Taiwan.

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US Support of Taiwan

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Bipartisan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to reaffirm support for Taiwan.

The calls come after the White House offered little comment on Taiwan following President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. More than 20 Democratic senators urged Trump to deliver approved defense aid, including a proposed US$14 billion arms package. Republican House China committee Chair John Moolenaar also highlighted South Korea's growing ties with China, its intention to avoid involvement in a potential Taiwan Straight conflict, and major chip investments there.