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| March 11, 2009 |
The Council submits comments to USTR in support of Taiwan’s eventual inclusion in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Docket: USTR-2009-0002 Council Comments Submitted to USTR (PDF) |
| September 8, 2008 |
The Council submits comments to USTR on its Special 301 Out-Of-Cycle Review of Taiwan Council Comments Submitted to USTR on Taiwan IPR Issues (PDF) |
| September 27, 2007 |
Council position in support of House Resolution 676 (H.Res.676) on Taiwan Arms Sales and U.S. support for Taiwan's legitimate national defense needs Council Statement in Support of House Resolution 676 (PDF) |
| June 22, 2007 |
Council position on Taiwan's private equity investment environment in the lead-up to the US-Taiwan TIFA meeting Council Statement Submitted to USTR on Private Equity Investments in Taiwan (PDF) |
| March 21, 2007 |
Council position on USITC Investigation 332-478 - "U.S.-China Trade: Implications of U.S.-Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends" Council Statement Submitted to USITC on Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends (PDF) |
| November 5, 2004 |
Council position on USTR Special 301 Out-Of-Cycle Review of Taiwan Council Statement Submitted to USTR on Taiwan IPR Issues (PDF) |
| June 24, 2002 |
The Council releases a position paper on Taiwan telecommunications issues Council Telecom Position Paper (PDF) |
| June 24. 2002 |
The Council releases a position paper on cross-Strait transportation issues Council Transportation Position Paper (PDF) |
| May 13, 2002 |
Council position on USITC investigation 332-438 - "Likely Economic Impact of a Free Trade Agreement Between the United States and Taiwan" Council Statement Submitted to USITC on a US-Taiwan FTA (PDF) |
Occasional Paper Series
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| January 29, 2010 |
The Council comments on Congressional Notifications for Taiwan Arms Sales Special Commentary: US-Taiwan Business Council Welcomes Congressional Notification of Sales to Taiwan of PAC-3 Missile Units, BLACK HAWK Helicopters, OSPREY Ships, HARPOON Missiles and MIDS/LVT-1 Terminals (PDF) Related DSCA Notices |
| December 31 |
The Council distributes a "State of the Council" report to its members, providing an overview of the US-Taiwan relationship and an update on the Council's priorities in 2010. "President's Report: The US-Taiwan Business Council & U.S.-Taiwan Relations - 2009" (PDF) |
| July 21, 2009 |
Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers and Walter Lohman of The Heritage Foundation jointly comment on the developing relationship between Taiwan and China Maintaining Stability: China Tests the Waters on Taiwan |
| July 20, 2009 |
Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers comments on Taiwan arms sales Editorial in Defense News - "Detente Needs Muscle: Taiwan Modernization Underpins Chinese Dealings" |
| March 11, 2009 |
The Brookings Institution's Northeast Asia Commentary publishes an editorial by Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers, commenting on the triangular U.S. – Taiwan – China relationship Taiwan and China Make Strides: Can America Respond? |
| November 7, 2008 |
Council Chairman Paul Wolfowitz comments on Taiwan in the Far Eastern Economic Review Essay: A Chance to Build on Taiwan's Progress |
| October 27, 2008 |
Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers comments on Taiwan arms sales Editorial in Defense News - "Taiwan Arms: 2 Steps Back, 1 Step Forward" |
| October 3, 2008 |
The Council comments on Congressional Notifications for Taiwan Arms Sales Special Commentary: Taiwan Congressional Notifications Released (PDF) Related DSCA Notices (PDF) |
| March 20, 2008 |
The Council comments on Taiwan's upcoming Presidential Election Special Commentary: Taiwan Votes, What Next? (PDF) |
| February 25, 2008 |
The Council comments on Taiwan's Counter-strike Missile Program and U.S. policy towards Taiwan Force Modernization Editorial in Defense News (PDF) Special Commentary: Inconsistent U.S. Defense Priorities Undermine Taiwan Force Modernization (PDF) |
| December 6, 2007 |
The Council distributes a "State of the Council" report to its members, providing an overview of the US-Taiwan relationship and an update on the Council's activities in 2007 President's Report: The US-Taiwan Business Council & U.S.-Taiwan Relations - 2007 (PDF) |
| September 13, 2007 |
The Council comments on the deteriorating U.S. relationship with Taiwan Special Commentary: America's Relationship With Taiwan Slips Further Into Malaise (PDF) |
| April 26, 2007 |
The Council comments on the lack of a formal process for mergers and aquisitions in the Taiwan semiconductor sector Special Commentary: Implications for Taiwan of the Failed Carlyle/ASE Buyout Deal (PDF) |
| March 15, 2007 |
The Council comments on the political environment in Taiwan and President Chen Shui-bian's recent statements. Special Commentary: America & China Shrug (PDF) |