US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan, Warning of Destructive Sanctions if Taiwan is Attacked
US Congresswoman Young Kim, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, recently introduced the "Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act." The bill proposes establishing an inter-agency "China Sanctions Task Force" to identify potential sanction targets and economic measures, aiming to deter China's aggression against Taiwan by preparing for coordinated sanctions.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Chang Hsin-yu in San Francisco on the 9th) – U.S. Federal House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim recently introduced the "Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act," advocating for the establishment of an inter-agency "Tiger Team" to evaluate sanction authorizations and economic measures. The team would first identify potential sanction targets to deter China's aggression against Taiwan.
Young Kim, a Republican Korean-American federal congresswoman, has long been a friend of Taiwan. She introduced the "Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act" on May 7, with the goal of warning Beijing and ensuring that the United States is fully prepared for coordinated sanctions should the Chinese Communist Party take action to control Taiwan by force or political means.
Kim emphasized on social media platform X that Xi Jinping has ordered the Chinese military to be ready for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027. "China has a plan, and the United States should too." The bill aims to establish a US sanctions contingency plan before Beijing takes action.
According to a press release from Kim, the bill would establish a "China Sanctions Task Force," led jointly by the U.S. Department of State and the Treasury Department, to carry out several tasks.
This team would identify China-related entities, industries, and individuals that could be sanction targets if China invades Taiwan; formulate coordinated sanctions and economic response strategies before a crisis occurs; and coordinate sanction planning and economic countermeasures with US allies and partners.
The task force would also assess gaps in US sanction authority, enforcement capabilities, and inter-agency coordination; and develop mitigation tools, exemptions, and exceptions to reduce unintended harm to American businesses and consumers.
The task force must also submit recommendations to Congress to enhance US preparedness and coordination for sanctions against China.
The press release emphasizes, "Deterrence works when adversaries know we are ready for decisive action." The bill sends a clear signal to Beijing: any action against Taiwan will be met with swift and devastating economic consequences.
Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss, a co-sponsor, stated: "China's aggression threatens not only Taiwan but also the stability of the broader Indo-Pacific region. I am proud to co-lead this bill to ensure that the United States is prepared to respond in a coordinated and effective manner if Beijing uses force against Taiwan." (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150510
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Young Kim, a Republican Korean-American federal congresswoman, has long been a friend of Taiwan. She introduced the "Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act" on May 7, with the goal of warning Beijing and ensuring that the United States is fully prepared for coordinated sanctions should the Chinese Communist Party take action to control Taiwan by force or political means.
Kim emphasized on social media platform X that Xi Jinping has ordered the Chinese military to be ready for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027. "China has a plan, and the United States should too." The bill aims to establish a US sanctions contingency plan before Beijing takes action.
According to a press release from Kim, the bill would establish a "China Sanctions Task Force," led jointly by the U.S. Department of State and the Treasury Department, to carry out several tasks.
This team would identify China-related entities, industries, and individuals that could be sanction targets if China invades Taiwan; formulate coordinated sanctions and economic response strategies before a crisis occurs; and coordinate sanction planning and economic countermeasures with US allies and partners.
The task force would also assess gaps in US sanction authority, enforcement capabilities, and inter-agency coordination; and develop mitigation tools, exemptions, and exceptions to reduce unintended harm to American businesses and consumers.
The task force must also submit recommendations to Congress to enhance US preparedness and coordination for sanctions against China.
The press release emphasizes, "Deterrence works when adversaries know we are ready for decisive action." The bill sends a clear signal to Beijing: any action against Taiwan will be met with swift and devastating economic consequences.
Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss, a co-sponsor, stated: "China's aggression threatens not only Taiwan but also the stability of the broader Indo-Pacific region. I am proud to co-lead this bill to ensure that the United States is prepared to respond in a coordinated and effective manner if Beijing uses force against Taiwan." (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150510
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