House introduces H. Con Res 272 and refers it to Committee on
International Affairs (commends Taiwanese for reaffirming their dedication to
democratic ideals and for other purposes)
House introduces and adopts H. Con Res. 292 (Congratulates the
Taiwanese people for the successful conclusion of presidential elections and
reaffirms U.S. policy toward ROC and PRC)
H. Con Res. 292 (Congratulates the Taiwanese people for the successful conclusion of presidential elections and reaffirms U.S. policy toward ROC and PRC) engrossed in the House
Senate introduces S. Con Res. 99 (congratulating the Taiwanese people for the successful confliction of presidential elections and reaffirming U.S. policy toward Taiwan and PRC)
29 Mar 2000
H. Con Res 292 received in Senate, placed on Calendar (Calendar 279)
13 Apr 2000
H.R. 1383 To assist in the enhancement of the security of Taiwan (placed on Calendar Senate (Calendar No. 503))
Weldon (R-PA) introduces H. Con Res.
334 (normal trade relations with the PRC should be revoked if it
attacks, invades, or imposes a blockage on Taiwan) (House resolves, Senate
concurs)
Public Law 106-286 (H.R. 4444) (See Title VI) passes, giving China Normal Trading Relations and referencing Taiwan’s accession to the WTO (Title VI, Sec 601)
House adopts H. Con. Res
390 (Taiwan’s participation in the UN)
27 Oct 2000
Crowley (D-NY) introduces H. Res. 659 (expresses sense of House of Rep the future of Taiwan should be resolved
peacefully through a democratic mechanism and with the consent of the
Taiwanese people); The measure is referred to the Committee on International
Relations
Public Law 107-206 (H.R. Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States. Secs.2007 and 2013 that treat Taiwan as a formal U.S. ally)
In an interview with the Washington Post, President Chen Shui-bian reiterates that "Taiwan will walk its own road, the road that is Taiwan's own," and that Taiwan should no longer be viewed as part of the Mainland. The so-called "one China" is actually "one country, two systems." The "one China with respective interpretations" or the "roof under one China" are all to downgrade, localize, and marginalize Taiwan
Chen announces two questions to be on the 20 March 2004
referendum
1. The people of Taiwan demand the Taiwan Strait issue be
resolved through peaceful means. Should mainland China refuse to withdraw the
missiles it has targeted at Taiwan and to openly renounce the use of force
against us, would you agree that the government should acquire more advanced
anti-missile weapons to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities?
2. Would you agree that our government should engage in
negotiation with mainland on the establishment of a peace and stability
framework for cross-strait interaction in order to build consensus and for
the welfare of the peoples on both sides?
James Lilley, the US Asst Sec of State for East Asian and
Pacific Affairs) (former U.S.ambassador in Beijing and representative in Taiwan) in an interview with the Wall Street Journal expresses concern about U.S. military
support for and arms sales to Taiwan, specifically how Taiwan uses these
elements – whether Taiwan uses them to move closer to or farther away from
China.
Inaugural speech of Chen. Chen says, the Republic of China now exists in Taiwan, Penghu
(The Pescadores), Kinmen, and Matsu. This is a fact. Taiwan existence as a
member of international society is also a fact. Such realities cannot be
negated by anyone for any reason…I would like to reaffirm the promises and
principles set forth in my inaugural speech in 2000. Those commitments have
been honored — they have not changed over the past four years, nor will they
change in the next four years
Wang Zaixi, vice minister of PRC Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO)
says, I think it is unavailable tension will rise in the Taiwan Straits and
there may even be armed conflict…if the island keeps bumping the one China
bottom line and pushes for independence
28 Nov 2004
Chen reiterates plan to make a new Taiwan Constitution
11 Dec 2004
Legislative elections
PFP (Pan-Blue wins by a slim majority with 113 seats in the 225
seat legislature)
U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and
Alliance. Joint Statement U.S.-Japan Alliance: Transformation and Realignment for the Future
The Sanya Initiative- Admiral Bill Ownens starts the initative to foster mil to mil ties between the retired Generals and Admirals from the U.S. and China.
Senator Warner (Chairman of the Armed Services, says," If
conflict were precipitated by just inappropriate and wrongful politics
generated by Taiwanese elected Officials, I am not entirely sure that this nation would come
full force to their rescue"
U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and
Alliance. Joint Statement on Alliance Transformation: Advancing US-Japan Security and Defense
Cooperation
H.E., Ambassador Wang Guangya’s Letter to UN Sec General H.E., Mr. Ban Ki-moon on Taiwan’s application for UN membership
23 Sep 2007
U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and
Alliance. Joint Statement on Completion of the Review of the Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense
Cooperation
The Council of the European Union (EU) approves Guidelines on
the EU’s Foreign and Security Policy in East Asia, which shows concern about stability
in the Taiwan Strait
2008
Defense Ministry conducts a Joint Defense Capabilities
Assessment (JDCA) with U.S. assistance
According to an English report issued by the Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Hu Jintao says, “…the Chinese mainland and Taiwan should restore consultation and talks on the basis of the 1992 Consensus which sees both sides recognize there is only one China but agree to differ on its definition.”
President Ma in an address to senior military leaders promises
no conflict across the Taiwan Straits; Ma asks the Ministry of National
Defense to develop a new strategy for the defense of Taiwan
Australia publishes Defense White
Paper of 2009, stating concerns about the rise of
China and about the question of Taiwan as a source of potential miscalculation
Testimony Daniel J. Kritenbrink Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Statement before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission ”US Policy Toward PRC”
06 May 2011
DOD Annual
Report to Congress:Military and Security Developments Involving the PRC
12 May 2011
S.Con.Res.17 - A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Security Consultative Committee
DocumentProgress on the Realignment of U.S. Forces in Japan
U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee Joint
Statement
U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee. Joint
Statement: A Stronger Alliance for a Dynamic Security Environment – The
Guidelines for Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation
H. Con. Res.
88 re-affirms theTaiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the Six Assurances as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan
Nov 2015
Obama makes his ninth trip to Asia and the Pacific, advances the U.S. broader regional strategy known as the Rebalance.(part of the strategy is to ‘strengthen our unofficial relationship with the people of Taiwan’
China and Taiwan exchange spies (Chinese authorities release Taiwanese officers from the Bureau of Military
Intelligence Chu Kung-hsun and Hsu Chang-kuo and Taiwanese authorities give
early release to Chinese spy Li Zhihao as part of the exchange)
Taiwan and China exchange spies (Chinese authorities release Taiwanese officers from the Bureau of Military
Intelligence Chu Kung-hsun and Hsu Chang-kuo and Taiwanese authorities give
early release to Chinese spy Li Zhihao as part of the exchange)
Statement by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain on U.S. arms sales to
Taiwan
17 Dec 2015
Obama officials notify Congress of the sale of $1.83 billion
worth of arms to Taiwan (See Congress H.R. 3470)
18 Dec 2015
Introduction of S. 2426, to the Senate -- to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and for other purposes