Senate bills remind Trump that Taiwan remains a priority before key Xi meeting in April


A key US congressional panel last week advanced four Taiwan-related bills aimed at strengthening the island’s energy security, communications resilience and diplomatic influence as lawmakers ramp up efforts to counter Beijing ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China in April.

The move by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee reflects a broader trend in Congress, where support for Taiwan often exceeds the administration’s position. Thursday’s coordinated action on the bills signals to the White House that the US-Taiwan partnership remains a priority.

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