October 27, 2011 Commentary & Reports

Commentary: AIA Report Underscores Importance of F-16C/D Sale to Taiwan

Commentary: Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Report Underscores Importance of F-16C/D Sale to Taiwan (Arlington, Virginia, October 27, 2011) Special Commentary by Rupert Hammond-Chambers In an important new report on behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), economist Dr. Stephen Fuller at George Mason University concludes that the U.S. economy is at risk of losing over […]

September 21, 2011 Commentary & Reports

Commentary: Obama Administration Notifies Taiwan’s F-16 A/B Upgrade Program To Congress

Commentary: The Obama Administration Notifies Taiwan’s F-16 A/B Upgrade Program To Congress Where Are The F-16 C/Ds? (Arlington, Virginia, September 21, 2011) Commentary by Rupert Hammond-Chambers The US-Taiwan Business Council welcomes the news that the Obama Administration will proceed with a commitment to upgrade Taiwan’s present inventory of F-16 A/Bs at a possible cost of […]

June 16, 2011 Testimony

Testimony: U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs 2011

Testimony: U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Why China Matters (Washington, D.C., June 16, 2011) Testimony by Rupert Hammond-Chambers Opening Statement Madam Chairwoman and esteemed committee members, it is my great pleasure to testify today in front of this important congressional committee. The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has, for many years, played a leadership […]

March 1, 2011 Commentary & Reports

Special Commentary: The American Defense Commitment to Taiwan Continues to Deteriorate

Special Commentary: The American Defense Commitment to Taiwan Continues to Deteriorate (Arlington, Virginia, March 1, 2011) Special Commentary by Rupert Hammond-Chambers Introduction America’s security relationship with Taiwan is both multi-tiered and comprehensive, and reaches far beyond arms sales to include myriad defense services and exchanges. Such military-to-military networking is vital to Taiwan’s ability to keep […]

June 13, 2010 Articles & Editorials

Editorial: Take China Out of the Driver’s Seat on Taiwan

Editorial: Take China Out of the Driver’s Seat on Taiwan: A U.S. policy meant to ease friction with Beijing only creates more incentives to raise a fuss with every new deal (Arlington, Virginia, June 13, 2010) Commentary by Rupert Hammond-Chambers – The Wall Street Journal America’s defense relationship with Taiwan is again causing friction in […]