US Congress Welcomes Taiwan's Han Kuo-yu

Han Kuo-yu, President of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, led a parliamentary delegation to Washington, where members of the United States House of Representatives pledged firm support for Taiwan. The visit occurred as the Donald Trump administration reviews a $14 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, which has received preliminary congressional approval but faces opposition from China. U.S. lawmakers, including Nancy Pelosi, Michael McCaul, Ted Lieu, and Lloyd Doggett, emphasized bipartisan support for Taiwan's defense and sovereignty, with some criticizing the delay in arms sales. Han Kuo-yu highlighted Taiwan's economic importance to the United States, particularly through TSMC's chip production, and urged for greater international participation for Taiwan. The visit also coincided with the inaugural nonstop flight by EVA Air between Washington and Taipei, symbolizing deepening U.S.-Taiwan ties.