Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
Description:
This report, updated as warranted, discusses U.S. security assistance to Taiwan,
or the Republic of China (ROC), including policy issues for Congress and legislation.
The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), P.L. 96-8, has governed U.S. 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” made to
Taiwan. U.S. …
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Date:
January 18, 2006
Creator:
Kan, Shirley A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department