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U.S. Congress

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The U.S. Congress module includes official blogs and social media accounts of United States senators and representatives.

The Taiwan narrative has been driven by 25 members in the U.S. Congress module across 39 unique narratives in the last 30 days. The most active keywords associated with the Taiwan narrative are chinese communist, communist party, chinese communist party, and biden administration.

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Tiffanys resolution aims to rectify what it considers an out-of-date set of foreign policies. One co-sponsor, Michelle Steel, has also been named to the new House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
A 2020 Pew poll found that 66 percent of Taiwanese consider themselves to be a distinct people from the Chinese. A November 2021 poll by Taiwans Mainland Affairs Council, which handles cross-strait relations, found that only 1.6% of Taiwanese supported unification with China.
Former head of U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command says China may attack Taiwan by 2027. Philip Davidson says conflict scenario could include assaults on small, outlying islands held by Taipei. Davidson: "I think it's a grave security concern of Taiwan's"

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John Cornyn (R-TX)

Constitution SC

Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism SC

Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure SC

Finance Cmte

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, John Cornyn (R-TX) has talked about national defense, invasion of ukraine, and strategic and international more than any other topics.

John Cornyn (R-TX) has amplified 7 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

War game suggests Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail at a huge...

cnn.com

war game · chinese invasion · taiwan strait

War game suggests Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail at a huge cost to US, Chinese and Taiwanese militaries. At least two US aircraft carriers lie at the bottom of the Pacific and Chinas modern navy, which is the largest in the world, would be in shambles. A war over Taiwan could leave a victorious US military in as crippled a state as the Chinese forces it defeated.

Leading Lawmaker: Delay in Replacing Munitions Should be a ‘Flashing Red Light’...

airandspaceforces.com

national security · flashing red · red light

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Senator Questions If Allies Would Aid Taiwan in Potential Chinese Invasion -...

shar.es

future cornyn · military exercises · industrial base

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U.S. general warns troops that war with China is possible in two...

msn.com

air mobility · air force · mobility command

U.S. general warns troops that war with China is possible in two years. Gen. Michael A. Minihan cited presidential elections in both Taiwan and the United States in 2024 as part of his rationale.

Japan's PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense

apnews.com

white house · japan-u.s. alliance · declining births

Fumio Kishida vows to deepen alliance with US under Japans new defense policy. Japan is purchasing hundreds of U.S.-developed Tomahawks and other long-range cruise missiles. The number of babies born in Japan last year is expected to fall to a new record below 800,000 as part of a steady decline.

U.S. expands training of Taiwanese military with National Guard

asia.nikkei.com

taiwanese military · national guard · time before spring

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Former U.S. Indo-Pacific commander underscores threat to Taiwan’s outlying islands

japantimes.co.jp

outlying islands · outlying islands held · overlooked potential flash

Former U.S. Indo-Pacific commander underscores threat to Taiwans outlying islands. Philip Davidson - known for his assessment that China may try to attack Taiwan by 2027 - called the threat to the islands a grave security concern for Taipei.

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Tom Tiffany (R-WI)

Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet SC

Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security SC

Energy and Mineral Resources

House

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Tom Tiffany (R-WI) has talked about one china policy, relations with taiwan, and recognize taiwan more than any other topics.

Tom Tiffany (R-WI) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Tiffany Introduces Resolution Calling for US to Recognize Taiwan Independence...

theepochtimes.com

recognize taiwan · china policy · one china policy

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) led 18 other Congress members on Jan. 25 in introducing the measure. The measure seeks to resume formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Since 1979, the United States has maintained the One China policy, in which it recognizes the Chinese regime as the sole entity governing China.

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U.S. Rep Tiffany pushes resolution to resume normal ties with Taiwan

tiffany.house.gov

diplomatic relations · resume formal · formal diplomatic

U.S. Rep Tiffany pushes resolution to resume normal ties with Taiwan Washington, Jan. 27, calls for the United States to resume formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and end its "one China" policy, has vowed to push forward the measure, despite the many obstacles it faces. Republican Tiffany won the special election for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District seat in May 2020.

Josh Hawley (R-MO)

Airland SC

Armed Service Committee (Senate)

Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights SC

Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism SC

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Josh Hawley (R-MO) has talked about u.s. senator josh, senator josh hawley, and proxies or affiliates more than any other topics.

Josh Hawley (R-MO) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Hawley, Peters Request Assessment from GAO on Security Risks & Conflicts of...

hawley.senate.gov

chinese government · consulting firms · national security

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Audio: Hawley wants U.S. to shift focus away from Ukraine and towards...

kttn.com

biden administration · poses the biggest · shift focus away

Senator Josh Hawley wants U.S. to shift focus away from Ukraine and towards arming Taiwan against China. The junior Republican from Missouri says China poses the biggest overseas threat to American interests. Hawley accuses the Biden Administration of being 100 percent focused on Ukraine.

Todd Young (R-IN)

Africa and Global Health Policy SC

Commerce, Science, & Transportation Cmte

Communication, Media, and Broadband SC

Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security SC

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Todd Young (R-IN) has talked about todd young, chinese communist party, and president tsai ing-wen more than any other topics.

Todd Young (R-IN) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Sen. Young: ‘Every member of Congress should visit Taiwan’

politico.com

natsec daily · national security · visit taiwan

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US senator reaffirms congressional support for Taiwan | Taiwan News | 2023-01-17...

taiwannews.com.tw

congressional support · taiwan news · republicans and democrats

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Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

Budget Cmte

Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety SC

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Constitution SC

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Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Miljardpaket ska få fart på Taiwans ekonomi

nytimes.com

Taiwans regering ska sjstta ett stimulanspaket p motsvarande 128 miljarder svensk kronor. Vi granskar, berr, avsljar, underhller och frmedlar hndelser och nyheter i kommunerna i Gstrikland.

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Raytheon Runs New Hybrid Propulsion System for First Time in Successful Test...

nytimes.com

Raytheon Technologies on Tuesday issued a press release announcing that it has successfully tested its new hybrid-electric propulsion system. The propulsion system's initial run took place at Pratt & Whitney's innovation facility in Longueuil, Quebec. The new system fully integrates a one-megawatt electric motor that was developed by Collins Aerospace.

Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

Appropriations Cmte

Homeland Security SC (House)

House

House - Transportation, HUD & Related Agencies

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Ashley Hinson (R-IA) has talked about u.s. farmland, agricultural land, and chinese communist party more than any other topics.

Ashley Hinson (R-IA) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

China is buying U.S. farmland. Iowa’s Hinson wants to crack down

thegazette.com

u.s. farmland · agricultural land · chinese investors

Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson wants to more closely monitor foreign ownership of farmland across the country. Hinson: "We need to be very clear, the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to this county. And we cannot allow them to buy another acre. Not another acre by the CCP"

Congresswoman Hinson calls for barring China from owning U.S. farmland - Radio...

radioiowa.com

u.s. farmland · hinson calls · barring china

Congresswoman Hinson calls for barring China from owning U.S. farmland. Hinson says the House Select Committee on China should move to move to forbid Chinese citizens and companies from buying American farmland. China poses the largest threat our national and global security, she says. China owns 190,000 acres of farm ground in the United States.

Judy Chu (D-CA)

California

Democrat

Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access SC

Health SC (Ways & Means)

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Judy Chu (D-CA) has talked about asian americans, star ballroom dance, and ballroom dance studio more than any other topics.

Judy Chu (D-CA) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Op-Ed: Why the Monterey Park shooting feels like an attack on Asian...

latimes.com

monterey park · asian americans · asian america

For thousands of fellow Asian Americans, Monterey Park is our home - even if we dont live there. For immigrants and their children, the location of Saturdays tragedy that killed 11 people was personal and familiar: a dance hall during festive Lunar New Year celebrations. James Zarsiaz is associate professor of history at the University of San Francisco.

Dancers, grandparents, community builders: All 11 killed in Monterey Park shooting identified...

latimes.com

dance studio · los angeles · allen nhan

Diana Tom, 70, was out dancing with friends Saturday night, ringing in the Lunar New Year at Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, when the celebration was cut tragically short. She was mortally wounded when a gunman opened fire at her beloved dance studio, killing 11 and wounding nine. Family members Tuesday identified Tom as the woman who later died in the hospital of injuries from the shooting, bringing the death toll to 11. Valentino Marcos Alvero, 68, was remembered by family members as a loving father, a dedicated son and brother.

Mike Gallagher (R-WI)

Armed Services Cmte (House)

Aviation SC

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation SC

Highways and Transit

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has talked about south china sea, air force, and first island chain more than any other topics.

Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has amplified 2 articles in this period.

U.S. general predicts war with China in 2025, tells officers to get...

nbcnews.com

air mobility · mobility command · air mobility command

U.S. general predicts war with China in 2025, tells officers to get ready. In memo, Gen. Mike Minihan, head of Air Mobility Command, says, "My gut tells me will fight in 2025" He tells them to prepare by firing "a clip" at a target, and "aim for the head"

Mike Gallagher’s China challenge

thespectator.com

foreign policy · human rights · china hawks

Twenty-five years ago, bipartisan American consensus about China was built on hope, spin and money. Many believed in the potential of capitalist principles to move the Chinese Communist Party into a more open, less aggressive posture. But now the U.S. finds itself in a very different place, constrained to be far more honest about what China represents. Enter the new China hawks who look at the country with jaundiced eyes.

Bill Hagerty (R-TN)

Appropriations Cmte

Banking Housing & Urban Affairs Cmte

Commerce, Justice, Science SC

East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy SC

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has talked about defense spending, biden and kishida, and russia's invasion more than any other topics.

Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has amplified 1 article in this period.

Why Japan is the latest ally moving Biden’s way - POLITICO

politico.com

defense spending · white house · russia's invasion

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday. He plans to increase Japans defense spending to 2.7 percent of the countrys gross domestic product GDP by 2027. The move is a profound shift for Japan, long averse to militarization and wary of getting dragged into global conflicts.

Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)

Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Cmte

Alabama

Armed Service Committee (Senate)

Children and Families SC

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to Taiwan, Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has talked about vaccine mandate, national defense authorization, and defense authorization act more than any other topics.

Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has amplified 1 article in this period.

U.S. Senate passes $860 billion national defense budget that lifts…

1819news.com

national defense · vaccine mandate · defense authorization

U.S. Senate passes $860 billion national defense budget that lifts the military mandate for the COVID-19 vaccine. The bill is now headed to President Joe Biden's desk. Tuberville praised the NDAA, claiming it had "several key wins for Alabama"

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'More important things going on': Biden defends not visiting border on Arizona...

washingtonexaminer.com

President Joe Biden defended himself from criticism that he should visit the southern border while he is in Arizona. "There are more important things going on," Biden told reporters Tuesday on the White House South Lawn. Biden is traveling to Phoenix to help Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announce its plans for a second microchip facility in the state.

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