WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) released the following statements after their Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which requires the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days in light of the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and threats of an invasion by China, was signed into law:

“America’s diplomatic guidance must be able to keep up with the ever-evolving threat China poses to the Indo-Pacific, including our friend and ally Taiwan,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Our legislation will reinstate a strong Taiwan strategy at the State Department at a time when we need it most, and I’m glad it is now the law of the land thanks to President Trump.”

“When I traveled to Taiwan earlier this year, I saw firsthand its importance for securing a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said Sen. Coons. “With the passage of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, Congress has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to a strong United States-Taiwan partnership. This legislation will strengthen our shared values and reinforce stability across the region. I’m proud to see this bill become a reality.”