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US Lawmakers Introduce Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act To Bolster Ties
US Congress would also play a role in overseeing US-Taiwan relations through Senate confirmation process as the Taiwan Strait remains one of major flashpoints.
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The US lawmakers on Saturday introduced a Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act to rename Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States in order to “recognize an important democratic ally.” The move aims to bolster ties between Washington and Taipei as the US plans to provide diplomatic visas to Taiwanese diplomats.
In a joint statement issued Saturday, US Congressman Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) said in a joint statement that the United States policy refers Taiwan as “Taiwan,” not “Taipei” or “Chinese Taipei,” adding that this is why 2019 the Coordination Council for North American Affairs was renamed as Taiwan Council for US Affairs. The council serv
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