US Congress welcomes Taiwan’s parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

US Congress welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, to Washington, affirming bipartisan support for Taiwan. The visit occurred as the Trump administration reviews a $14 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, which had received preliminary congressional approval. Over 30 House representatives attended a reception, and Democratic senators met with Han’s delegation, urging the administration to expedite the arms sales.