Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990

Abstract

This report, updated as warranted, discusses U.S. security assistance to Taiwan, or Republic of China (ROC), including policy issues for Congress and legislation. Congress has oversight of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), P.L. 96-8, which has governed arms sales to Taiwan since 1979, when the United States recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) instead of the ROC. Two other relevant parts of the "one China" policy are the August 17, 1982, U.S. -PRC Joint Communique and the "Six Assurances" to Taiwan. U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have been significant. The United States also has expanded military ties with Taiwan after the PRC?s missile firings in 1995-1996. However, there is no defense treaty with Taiwan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 24, 2009
Accession Number
ADA509834

Entities

People

  • Shirley Kan

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Birds
  • Congress
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of State
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Surface To Air Missiles
  • Treaties
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies