To support countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, to counter efforts by the People's Republic of China to coerce or pressure governments into breaking such ties, to deepen coordination with Taiwan on diplomatic, development, and economic engagement in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Ricketts, …
Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Kaine, and Mr. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Establishes US policy to support Taiwans 7 remaining diplomatic allies in Latin America and Caribbean against PRC pressure, including monitoring PRC infrastructure projects and coordinating development engagement.
Who Benefits and How
Taiwan's diplomatic allies gain US support against PRC pressure. Taiwan maintains Western Hemisphere diplomatic presence. Partner countries make sovereign decisions free from coercion.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State Department must track PRC infrastructure projects in Taiwan-allied countries. Diplomatic resources required to counter Chinese pressure. Coordination with Taiwan on regional engagement needed.
Key Provisions
- Supports countries with Taiwan diplomatic relations
- Counters PRC coercion and financial manipulation
- Tracks PRC strategic infrastructure projects
- Deepens US-Taiwan coordination on hemispheric development
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Supports Latin American and Caribbean countries maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Preserve Taiwans diplomatic allies against PRC pressure campaigns"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
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