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A House resolution introduced today by the four co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus commemorates
the 24th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), which "has been instrumental in maintaining peace, security
, and stability in the Taiwan Strait since its enactment" and calls upon the United States to "reaffirm its commitment"
to the TRA.
The resolution expresses U.S. concern over Chinese military modernization and missile buildup directed at Taiwan,
and asks President Bush to "seek from leaders of the People's Republic of China a public renunciation of any use of
force, or threat to use force, against Taiwan."
Other important references in the resolution are the provision that Taiwan's future must be determined by peaceful
means and with the express consent of the people of Taiwan. And Congress' "grave concerns over China's deployment
of hundreds of missiles in Fukien province directed toward Taiwan."
FAPA President Ming-chi Wu states: "The reaffirmation of the TRA being the cornerstone of American ties with
Taiwan is significant. Indeed, the TRA supercedes the three communiques."
"President Bush has been most forceful in dealing with Iraq," Wu continues. "Through this resolution, House Members
ask that he put some muscle to work and press China's leaders to do a dramatic u-turn in its attempt to intimidate
Taiwan."
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