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US Think Tank Delegation Visits Han Kuo-yu, Concerned About Arms Purchases
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Published Apr 15, 2026 5:45 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 5:01 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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⚡ Key Points
- Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with a delegation of US think tank scholars, including representatives from the Hudson Institute.
- Han emphasized the importance of security and expressed hope for peace in the Taiwan Strait.
- The delegation was concerned about Taiwan's arms purchases and defense resilience, with discussions touching upon the feasibility of the KMT's proposed National Defense Special Act draft bill from a US perspective.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with a delegation of US think tank scholars, including representatives from the Hudson Institute. Han emphasized the importance of security and expressed hope for peace in the Taiwan Strait. The delegation was concerned about Taiwan's arms purchases and defense resilience, with discussions touching upon the feasibility of the KMT's proposed National Defense Special Act draft bill from a US perspective. The US respects Taiwan's decisions but hopes for an increase in its self-defense budget.
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FAQ
What was the Hudson Institute's concern regarding Taiwan's defense during the January meeting with Han Kuo-yu?
The Hudson Institute delegation expressed concern about Taiwan's arms purchases and defense resilience during the meeting.
Which US think tank participated in the discussion with Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu in January?
The Hudson Institute was among the US think tanks represented in the delegation that met with Han Kuo-yu.
What specific legislative proposal did the US delegation review during their meeting with Han Kuo-yu in January?
The delegation discussed the feasibility of the KMT's proposed National Defense Special Act draft bill.
How did the United States respond to Taiwan's defense budget decisions in the January talks with Han Kuo-yu?
The US respects Taiwan's decisions but expressed hope for an increase in its self-defense budget.
What did Han Kuo-yu emphasize during his January meeting with the Hudson Institute delegation?
Han Kuo-yu emphasized the importance of security and expressed hope for peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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