Council Chairman and Council President Travel to Taiwan – August 2019
On August 12, 2019, Council Chairman Michael Splinter and Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers traveled to Taiwan to meet with senior business leaders and members of the Taiwan government to promote bilateral trade and business relations between the United States and Taiwan. President Tsai Ing-wen met with Chairman Michael Splinter on the morning of August 15, […]
Media Mention: Taiwan Set to Receive $2 Billion in U.S. Arms, Drawing Ire From China
The US-Taiwan Business Council was mentioned in the New York Times on July 9, 2019 “These tanks and missiles will provide the Taiwan army with a modern capability to deter and complicate the operational planning of the People’s Liberation Army forces that coerce and threaten Taiwan,” Rupert Hammond-Chambers, president of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council, said […]
USTBC Comments on M1A2 Abrams MBT & Stinger Missile Arms Sales to Taiwan
Press Release: Proposed M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank and Stinger Missile Arms Sales to Taiwan (Arlington, Virginia, July 8, 2019) The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the announcement of two possible Foreign Military Sales of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks (MBT), Stinger Missiles, and related equipment and support to Taiwan for a total estimated value […]
Council President Speaks on Cross-Strait Economic Relations at the Heritage Foundation
On July 2, 2019, Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers spoke on Cross-Strait economic relations and the U.S.-China trade war at “Cross-Strait Relations: Present Challenges and Future Developments,” an event hosted by The Heritage Foundation and The Prospect Foundation, in Washington, D.C.
Council President Speaks at the FAPA 2019 Taiwan Emerging Leaders Workshop
On June 25, 2019, Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers spoke to the “2019 Taiwan Emerging Leaders Workshop” held by The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), in Arlington, Virginia
Rebecca Lind joins the US-Taiwan Business Council
Rebecca Lind joined the staff of the US-Taiwan Business Council in June 2019. She previously served as a Council intern during the summer of 2018. As Staff Assistant, Rebecca provides general support and assistance to Council staff and members and acts as the special assistant to the President. She helps produce and disseminate Council information […]