U.S. senators propose bill to counter Chinese threat against Taiwan

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Source: Focus Taiwan

Taipei, June 17 (CNA) Two United States senators introduced a bill Thursday that Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) described as a "flagship" proposal aimed at countering China's threats against Taiwan and elevating the relationship between Taipei and Washington.

The bill, dubbed the "Taiwan Policy Act of 2022," was co-sponsored by Senator Robert Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lindsey Graham, the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee.

In a statement issued Friday, MOFA spokeswoman Joanne Ou 歐江安 described the bill as a "flagship" proposal because it includes provisions that seek to strengthen Taiwan's cooperation with the U.S. on security and trade issues, elevate the Taiwan-U.S. relationship, and counter threats from China.

According to a Reuters report, the bill calls for severe sanctions against Chinese officials for a "significant escalation in hostile action in or against Taiwan" and would "prioritize and expedite" U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

Read more: https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202206170013

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