FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on U.S.-Taiwan Relations

Original title: TAIWAN AND THE UNITED STATES: ENDURING BONDS IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as an official record of congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy toward Taiwan, which impacts international trade, regional security, and diplomatic strategy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Congress

The committee members are responsible for shaping foreign policy and oversight of international relations.

Taiwanese government and citizens

The diplomatic and security policies discussed directly impact the international status and security environment of Taiwan.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a December 2020 House hearing regarding the state of diplomatic and security relations between the United States and Taiwan. It includes opening remarks from committee leadership and identifies the expert witnesses who provided testimony on the subject.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on December 10, 2020, via Webex.
This was the final hearing of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation for the 116th Congress.
The hearing focused on the current state and future direction of U.S.-Taiwanese relations.
Witnesses included Bonnie Glaser, Dr. Shelley Rigger, and Shirley Kan.
Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.
The subcommittee held its first hearing on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on February 6, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the current state of U.S.-Taiwanese relations and to explore the future direction of that relationship.

Who provided expert testimony?

The witnesses were Bonnie Glaser (CSIS), Dr. Shelley Rigger (Davidson College), and Shirley Kan (Congressional Research Service).

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as an official record of congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy toward Taiwan, which impacts international trade, regional security, and diplomatic strategy.

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Final Subcommittee Hearing

The hearing marked the conclusion of the subcommittee's work for the 116th Congress.

Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation

Connected Entities

personBonnie Glaser“Witness, Senior Adviser for Asia at CSIS”Map →

personTed Yoho“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, retiring from Congress”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee overseeing the subcommittee”Map →

personShelley Rigger“Witness, Professor of Political Science at Davidson College”Map →

personShirley Kan“Witness, Specialist in Asian Security Affairs”Map →

personAmi Bera“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation”Map →

Sources

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