“A bill to support Taiwan's international space, and for other purposes.”
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This section states congressional findings that (1) Taiwan is a free and prosperous democracy of more than 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world; (2) the People's Republic of China has engaged in a years-long campaign to diplomatically isolate Taiwan; (3) since 2013, the Gambia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nauru (in 2024) have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of the People's Republic of China; (4) the People's Republic of China has used economic and diplomatic intimidation against countries pursuing unofficial relations with Taiwan, including Lithuania, Czechia, and the United States; and (5) it is U.S. policy under the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 to resist any resort to force or coercion jeopardizing Taiwan's security or social or economic system and, under the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019, to support Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships and to increase U.S. engagement with nations that demonstrably strengthen relations with Taiwan.
This section expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should (1) advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s presence on the global stage, including at international organizations; (2) promote the preservation and expansion of Taiwan’s official diplomatic relations with countries around the world; (3) expand Taiwan’s unofficial relations with countries around the world; (4) encourage countries with unofficial relations with Taiwan to deepen their engagement; and (5) advance the economic development of countries that support democratic partners like Taiwan.
This section establishes the Taiwan Allies Fund by authorizing appropriations of $40 million for each of FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 from amounts available under the Countering PRC Influence Fund to support Taiwan's international presence in eligible countries. Eligible countries are those that (1) maintain official relations with Taiwan or have meaningfully strengthened unofficial relations, (2) have been subject to coercion or pressure by the People's Republic of China (PRC) due to such relations, and (3) lack the economic or political capability to respond without U.S. support. Amounts may be used for activities in eligible countries including (1) health initiatives as alternatives to the PRC's Health Silk Road, (2) building capacity and resilience of civil society, media, and nongovernmental organizations to counter PRC influence and propaganda, (3) diversifying supply chains away from the PRC, (4) providing alternatives to PRC development assistance and project financing, (5) advancing Taiwan's participation in international fora and multilateral organizations, and (6) partnering with the private sector to offer U.S. or allied alternatives to PRC information and communications technology infrastructure and components. No eligible country may receive more than $5 million in a fiscal year. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, the American Institute in Taiwan Director, and other relevant agency heads, must coordinate implementation and may treat funds as foreign assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for applicable authorities (with funds remaining available until expended). The Secretary must coordinate with Taiwan to maximize efficiency and encourage commensurate Taiwanese contributions, and submit annual reports for three years to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and House Committee on Foreign Affairs detailing funding, goals, outcomes, and Taiwan contributions for each activity. Nothing limits other U.S. foreign assistance.