Washington, Oct. 22 (CNA) Two U.S. senators on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan legislation which they say is aimed at lowering tensions and reducing the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Two US senators on Wednesday introduced bipartisan legislation that they said is aimed at lowering tensions and reducing the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
The Taiwan Actions Supporting Security by Undertaking Regular Engagements (Taiwan ASSURE) Act, proposed by Democratic Senator Edward Markey and Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, supports dialogue to mitigate misunderstandings and promote transparency, a statement issued on Friday by Markey’s office said.
“We must find ways to lower tensions and avoid miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait,” said Markey, who chairs the East Asia Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The proposed legislation would authorize about US$2 million annually
U.S. legislators reintroduce Taiwan Fellowship Act
03/11/2021 02:38 PM
The U.S. Capitol. CNA file photo
Washington, March 10 (CNA) Members of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday reintroduced the Taiwan Fellowship Act, which would establish a program allowing U.S. federal government employees to study and work in Taiwan for up to two years.
In the Senate, the bill was jointly introduced by Democratic Senator Edward Markey, who is chairman of the East Asia Subcommittee on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Republican Marco Rubio, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Democrat Ami Bera and Republican Steve Chabot, who serve as the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Asia Subcommittee.