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Committee member urges balance of one-China policy with arming Taiwan
Summary
A committee member said the United States should maintain a one-China policy while ensuring Taiwan receives necessary defensive weapons, warning that pressure from President Xi could affect decisions. The speaker emphasized dialogue with China to avoid military conflict.
A committee member said during the session that the United States must preserve the one-China policy while ensuring Taiwan has the defensive weapons it needs, warning that pressure from President Xi could influence outcomes.
The speaker said the status quo must be maintained to avoid escalation and that the United States should "give Taiwan the defensive weapons that it needs," while continuing diplomatic dialogue with China to reduce the risk of military confrontation. The committee member framed the approach as protecting U.S. national-security interests while supporting Taiwan’s defense capabilities.
The remarks combined a diplomatic emphasis — maintaining the one-China policy — with a security argument for defensive arms for Taiwan. The speaker argued this dual approach would avoid war and urged continued conversation and competition in nonmilitary arenas.
The comments appeared as part of discussion and did not record a formal vote or motion on the floor during the provided transcript.
