Bipartisan US Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Taiwan, Reaffirming Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances

Bipartisan US senators introduced a resolution reaffirming the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and long-standing support for the US-Taiwan partnership. The resolution also reaffirms the 'Six Assurances,' including the commitment not to consult with Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan. The resolution was introduced by Senate Foreign Relations Committee members, including Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis. The press release stated that since the passage of the Taiwan Relations Act, Congress has played a central role in shaping US policy toward Taiwan and China. The US decision to establish diplomatic relations with the PRC was based on the expectation that Taiwan's future would be determined peacefully. For over 40 years, the US has provided defensive weapons to Taiwan, serving as a bulwark against Chinese military actions. Shaheen urged the Trump administration to formally notify Congress of the $14 billion arms sale package pre-approved for January 2026. Tillis emphasized that Taiwan is one of the US's most solid democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific.