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international-relations1 year ago

"US Lawmakers Affirm Unwavering Support for Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions"

House Rep. Mike Gallagher assured Taiwan of continued US support regardless of the upcoming election, emphasizing the importance of international engagement. The bipartisan delegation's visit to Taiwan comes amid heightened tensions with China following the deaths of two Chinese fishermen. The visit aims to strengthen unofficial US-Taiwan relations, sparking criticism from Beijing. Tensions escalated further as China accused Taiwan of a cover-up over the fishermen's deaths, while Taiwan defended its coast guard's actions and called for an investigation.

via CNN|
#bipartisan-delegation#china#international-relations
world1 year ago

"US Lawmakers Firmly Support Taiwan with Surprise Visit Despite China's Demands"

A bipartisan House delegation led by Representative Mike Gallagher assured Taiwan of continued U.S. support in the face of pressure from China, drawing parallels between Taiwan's situation and the need to shore up security support for Ukraine and Israel. The delegation emphasized that the United States stands with Taiwan and highlighted the influence of U.S. lawmakers in shaping American foreign policy, particularly in the context of current divisions in Congress over aid for Ukraine.

via The New York Times|
#bipartisan-delegation#china#security-support
international-relations2 years ago

"Schumer Leads Bipartisan Senators to Israel, Demonstrating Unwavering US Support Amidst Gaza Conflict"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan delegation of senators to Israel to express unwavering US support amid the country's ongoing conflict with Hamas. Schumer plans to discuss with high-level officials the support Israel needs for military and humanitarian operations, which will inform the upcoming administration's request for foreign aid. He expects the aid package to include assistance for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and border security. The trip comes as negotiations for the aid package become more complicated due to Republican opposition and internal House conflicts. Schumer's visit to Israel holds personal significance for him as a Jewish American, and he aims to demonstrate bipartisan support for Israel's security.

via The Times of Israel|
#bipartisan-delegation#chuck-schumer#foreign-aid
international-relations2 years ago

US Senators Brave Backlash to Engage with China, Disappointed by Response

A bipartisan delegation of US senators, led by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, has arrived in China for discussions with Chinese leaders on various topics, including human rights and reciprocity for US businesses. The visit, the first by US lawmakers in four years, aims to improve bilateral relations and lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The delegation has requested a meeting with Xi and will also visit Japan and South Korea. The visit has faced domestic backlash, but supporters believe it will improve the atmosphere between the two countries.

via South China Morning Post|
#bipartisan-delegation#china-visit#chuck-schumer
international-relations2 years ago

Schumer-Led Senate Delegation to Address Tensions and Micron Issue in China, Japan, and South Korea

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer will lead a bipartisan delegation of senators on a visit to China, Japan, and South Korea to advance U.S. interests in the region. The visit comes amid tensions between Washington and Beijing, with disagreements on human rights, trade, and geopolitics. The delegation aims to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and discuss issues such as reciprocity for U.S. businesses in China and maintaining U.S. leadership in advanced technologies for national security. The visit also seeks to reassure concerned allies and address sensitive topics like human rights and the flow of fentanyl from China to the United States.

via The Washington Post|
#bipartisan-delegation#china#international-relations