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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
IIPS Senior Non-Resident Fellow Ian Easton writes on the threat of Beijing carrying out a takeover of Taiwan without an invasion or blockade scenario. He argues that “U.S. planners and strategists should do more to prepare for the worst.” More on @foreignpolicy.com 📖 (💵): ow.ly/Lsvm50ZVSh3
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China Doesn’t Need to Invade Taiwan to Control It
A bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers discusses the importance of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the ongoing U.S. arms sales freeze on NTD www.ntd.com/ntdplus/an-i...
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An Invasion of Taiwan Could Lead to the CCP’s Collapse: Expert
U.S. weapons sales could deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, according to U.S.–Taiwan Business Council president Rupert Hammond-Chambers.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Link to the Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis letter to Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Hegseth on releasing Taiwan arms funding www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/_cach...
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers asks why President Trump has initiated an ongoing Taiwan arms sale freeze, delaying Taiwan's force modernization. www.us-taiwan.org/resources/th...
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Taiwan Arms Sales Freeze
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers asks why President Trump has initiated an ongoing Taiwan arms sale freeze, delaying Taiwan's force modernization. %
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: The Fourth Taiwan Arms-Sale Freeze www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: The Fourth Taiwan Arms-Sale Freeze - Taipei Times
Taiwan’s democracy and high-tech economy play a crucial role in global affairs and are central to the world’s embrace of a raft of next-generation technologies, including AI. It is underpinned by a se...
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you to all our panelists and attendees at today’s USTBC event at SEMICON Taiwan ”Headwinds in U.S.-Taiwan Technology Policy.” We appreciated the candid discussion! www.us-taiwan.org/events/headw...
The panelists at the event, standing in front of the event banner with "thumbs up” gestures. From left: Dan Nystedt, Vice President of Research, TriOrient Investments Ltd.  
Stephen Braim, Vice President, IBM   
Heidi Mah, Director, BowerGroupAsia   
Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President, US-Taiwan Business CouncilMr. Bill Frauenhofer, Executive Director, Semiconductor Innovation and Investment, U.S. Department of Commerce-National Institute of Science & Technology making brief comments at the event.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Registration is still open for the 2026 US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference October 18-20, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. We have an excellent slate of speakers this year, come join us! www.taiwandefenseconference.com/speakers-mod...
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2026 Speakers & Moderators - US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Are you heading to #SEMICON Taiwan 2026? Join us for a USTBC partner event - Headwinds in U.S.-Taiwan Technology Policy - on September 2, 2026, 14:00-15:30. Register now! www.us-taiwan.org/events/headw...
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SEMICON 2026: Headwinds in U.S.-Taiwan Technology Policy
Headwinds in U.S.-Taiwan Technology Policy. On September 2, 2026, USTBC host a partner panel discussion at SEMICON Taiwan 2026.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Registration is now open for the US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2026, which will be held October 18-20, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. www.taiwandefenseconference.com
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US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2026
The USTDIC addresses the future of U.S. defense cooperation with Taiwan, the defense procurement process, and Taiwan’s defense and national security needs.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
US-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers examines Taiwan’s economic future and joins USTBC Chairman Keith Krach in calling for trusted technology, resilient supply chains, and deeper commercial ties between the United States and Taiwan. www.us-taiwan.org/resources/th...
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The US-Taiwan Economic Relationship with Insights by Keith Krach
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers calls for deeper commercial ties between the U.S. and Taiwan. With insights by Chairman Keith Krach.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Don't miss USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers speaking at the FPRI event "Taiwan’s Strategic Outlook and the Future of US-Taiwan Relations" on June 22, 2026, in New York City. www.fpri.org/event/2026/t...
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Taiwan's Strategic Outlook and the Future of US-Taiwan Relations - FPRI Events
The latest summit meeting between the leaders of the United States and the People's Republic of China has renewed debate about strategic competition,
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
USTBC President Editorial: Lai Faces Trump’s Taiwan Test www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
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USTBC President Editorial: Lai Faces Trump’s Taiwan Test
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers editorial in the Taipei Times: Taiwan President Lai Faces Trump’s Taiwan Test
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Analysis: Taiwan's Role in Indo-Pacific Security USTBC Defense Delegation head General (Ret.) Charles A. Flynn speaks to Taiwan Plus News youtu.be/tvii5mvyTJw?...
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Analysis: Taiwan's Role in Indo-Pacific Security|TaiwanPlus News
YouTube video by TaiwanPlus News
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Press Release: USTBC Announces 2026 Defense Delegation to Taiwan www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
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USTBC Announces 2026 Defense Delegation to Taiwan
US-Taiwan Business Council announced that its annual defense delegation, led by Gen (Ret.) Charlie Flynn. will visit Taiwan May 26-29, 2026
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Taiwan’s Home-Grown Drone Industry: US-Taiwan Business Council Executive Vice President on the Global Taiwan Insights Podcast www.us-taiwan.org/resources/me...
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Media Mention: Podcast on Taiwan's Home-Grown Drone Industry
USTBC EVP speaks on the Global Taiwan Insights podcast about Taiwan's home-grown drone industry and national defense industry development
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Press Release: USTBC Announces Technology Partnership Forum in Arizona www.us-taiwan.org/resources/pr...
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USTBC Announces New Technology Partnership Forum in Arizona
USTBC today announced the US-Taiwan Technology Partnership Forum, to be hosted with Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ on May 8, 2026.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Testimony: USTBC Comments on Section 301 Investigations – Excess Capacity & Forced Labor www.us-taiwan.org/resources/te...
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USTBC Section 301 Comments - Excess Capacity & Forced Labor
Testimony: USTBC comments on two USTR Section 301 investigations of Taiwan on Excess Capacity and Forced Labor
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Taiwan needs energy strategy shift. USTBC President Editorial in the Taipei Times, Monday, April 6, 2026 www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
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USTBC President Editorial: Taiwan needs energy strategy shift
New USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers editorial in the Taipei Times: Taiwan needs energy strategy shift
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Don't miss this important event, where USTBC President Rupert Hammon-Chambers will speak on the "Congress, Defense Cooperation, and the U.S.-Taiwan Security Framework" panel.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This USTBC report from 2023 examines vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain and the huge implications of supply chain disruptions with a focus on Taiwan. A well-studied issue that has not been "ignored" by anyone paying attention... www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
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US, Taiwan & Semiconductors: a Critical Supply Chain Partnership
USTBC & Project 2049 publish a final report on vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain and Taiwan's role as a crucial U.S. partner
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The US-Taiwan Business Council Celebrates 50 Years on February 20, 2026. Visit our website for a timeline and some never before posted photos and documents. Happy Birthday, USTBC! www.us-taiwan.org/us-taiwan-bu...
Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui Visit to Cornell in 1995 – Group Picture with USTBC President David Laux, members of the Board, and members of the Chairman’s Circle
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Happy Lunar New Year! USTBC wishes all our friends and colleagues a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Horse in 2026.
A red horse running on a gold background. Chinese text says "ma" for horse and "Happy New Year." The Council's logo is in the background like a moon.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
"Spurring Lift-Off: Taiwan’s Indigenous Drone Industry" by USTBC EVP Lotta Danielsson was published by NBR in "Asia Policy" as part of a collection called "Taiwan at a Techno-Geopolitical Nexus: Challenges and Opportunities across Critical Technologies" www.nbr.org/publication/...
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Taiwan at a Techno-Geopolitical Nexus: Challenges and Opportunities across Critical Technologies | The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Press Release: USTBC Welcomes New U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal www.us-taiwan.org/resources/pr...
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Press Release: USTBC Welcomes New U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal
USTBC welcomes the new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal that reduces Taiwan tariffs to 15% and expands investment in the U.S. by Taiwan tech companies
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on Eight Proposed Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan Valued at Over US$11.1 Billion www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
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USTBC Comments on 8 Arms Sales to Taiwan at US$11.1 Billion
USTBC welcomed the tranche of eight arms sales to Taiwan - including HIMARS, ALTIUS, and M109A7s - valued at over US$11.1 billion
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
USTBC President Speaks On US-Taiwan Defense Supply Chain Collaboration www.us-taiwan.org/ustbc-presid...
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USTBC President on Taiwan Defense Supply Chain Collaboration
The USTBC President spoke at "Building US-Taiwan Defense Supply Chain Collaboration: Opportunities for Codevelopment and Coproduction
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers on Taiwan: Lai provides leadership on defense aligning with Japan, US www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Lai provides leadership on defense aligning with Japan, US - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
USTBC Signs 2025 Multi-Association Letter on Ending U.S.-Taiwan Double Taxation www.us-taiwan.org/ustbc-signs-...
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USTBC signs 2025 letter on ending US-Taiwan double taxation
USTBC signed on to a 2025 multi-association letter urging passage of legislation to end U.S.-Taiwan double taxation
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
U.S. arms package to help keep Taiwan's military hardware operational focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
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U.S. arms package to help keep Taiwan's military hardware operational - Focus Taiwan
The latest announcement of a potential US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan shows Washington's commitment to helping the country's military hardware maintain high operational readiness, the head of the ...
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
USTBC Comments on FMS of Non-Standard Spare & Repair Parts for F-16, C-130, and IDF Aircraft to Taiwan www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
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USTBC on Taiwan FMS of Parts for F-16, C-130, and IDF Aircraft
USTBC comments on the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of non-standard spare & repair parts for F-16, C130 & IDF aircraft to Taiwan
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
What's Next for US -Taiwan Relations? The Mission Ready Podcast hosted our President for a discussion on Taiwan, its strategic significance, defense partnerships, and the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CHw...
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What's Next for US -Taiwan Relations? #podcast #youtube #Taiwan
YouTube video by Mission Ready Podcast
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Registration open another week for the US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference in Ellicott City, MD, October 19-21, 2025. We look forward to excellent discussions on U.S.-Taiwan defense relations, including drones and potential co-production opportunities! www.taiwandefenseconference.com
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US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference |
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: New dawn in Taiwan foreign policy www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: New dawn in Taiwan foreign policy - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
On September 16, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a panel discussion about the country’s efforts to create a defense industrial supply chain. We will be joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers of @ustaiwan.bsky.social and Cathy Fang of DSET.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Taiwan Premier meets with US-Taiwan Business Council www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6197394
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Premier meets with US-Taiwan Business Council | Taiwan News | Sep. 10, 2025 11:44
Cho meets with US-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers | Sep. 10, 2025 11:44
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Canaries in the US-Taiwan Coal Mine www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Canaries in the US-Taiwan Coal Mine - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Registration Now Open: US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2025. October 19-21, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland. www.taiwandefenseconference.com
Banner for the 2025 US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, held October 19-21, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland. See www.taiwandefenseconference.com for more.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Taiwan-US defense industry forum to open in Taipei focustaiwan.tw/politics/202... (Register here! events.taiwantrade.com/defense2025)
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Taiwan-US defense industry forum to open in Taipei - Focus Taiwan
The 2025 Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Forum will be held in Taipei on June 11, with a focus on potential partnerships in drones and unmanned vehicles, the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) said.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Please join us in Taipei for the 2025 Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum! 臺美國防產業合作論壇 June 11, 2025, 10:30-12:00. Room 201BC, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). 國際會議中心201BC會議. Register to attend here: events.taiwantrade.com/defense2025
2025 Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum
臺美國防產業合作論壇
June 11, 2025 10:30-12:00
2025年6月11日上午10點30分至12點
Venue: Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) 201BC
地點:國際會議中心201BC會議
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
On May 13, the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) and the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), Taiwan completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation. us-taiwan.org/2025-ustbc-m...
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US-Taiwan Business Council Signs MOU with CIECA, Taiwan
On May 13, 2025, USTBC and CIECA, Taiwan completed an MOU to jointly explore new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
USTBC Testimony: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment www.us-taiwan.org/resources/te...
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Testimony to BIS: National Security & Imports of Semiconductors
In May 2025, USTBC commented on the national security effects of imports of semiconductors as part of an investigation by BIS
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
U.S. 'must partner with Taiwan' on AI chips: Business group head focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
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U.S. 'must partner with Taiwan' on AI chips: Business group head - Focus Taiwan
Washington "must partner with Taiwan" to ensure the most powerful artificial intelligence systems are fully built in the United States, the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council said Tuesday.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
USTBC Special Commentary: Trump, Tariffs, Taiwan & Chips www.us-taiwan.org/resources/sp...
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Special Commentary: Trump, Tariffs, Taiwan & Chips
USTBC Special Commentary on President Trump's proposed tariffs on chips from Taiwan and the impact of the large TSMC investement in Arizona.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Senate Armed Services Committee. Answers to Advance Policy Questions for Elbridge Colby, Nominee for Appointment to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Trump should bolster ‘arsenal of democracy’ to meet China threat www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Trump should bolster ‘arsenal of democracy’ to meet China threat - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Today, the US-Taiwan Business Council celebrates its 49th birthday. On February 20, 1976, the organization was formed in Chicago, Illinois as the "USA-ROC Economic Council." David M. Kennedy was elected Chairman, William Morell was elected President.
Chairman David M. Kennedy at the 10th joint business conference of the USA-ROC and ROC-USA Economic Councils. In the back on red pipe and drape are the joint anniversary logo on the left, and text commemorating the event on the right, with Chairman Kennedy on a table next to a flower arrangement.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Happy Lunar New Year! The US-Taiwan Business Council wishes all our friends and colleagues a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Snake in 2025.
The US-Taiwan Business Council's Lunar New Year card for 2025, a red and gold snake on a blue and black background, with "Happy New Year" in both English and Mandarin text. The snake coils around the USTBC logo and the character "snake."
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
On January 23, the Senate Finance & Foreign Relations Committees Introduced U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation S. 199, (a companion bill to H.R. 33, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 15) www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
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Finance, Foreign Relations Committees Introduce U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Finance, Foreign Relations Committees Introduce U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
House passes U.S.-Taiwan double taxation relief bill focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
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House passes U.S.-Taiwan double taxation relief bill - Focus Taiwan
The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to reduce tax payments by Taiwanese businesses and employees in the U.S.
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US-Taiwan Business Council @ustaiwan.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Foreign minister hopes to deepen Taiwan-US ties www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6011299
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Foreign minister hopes to deepen Taiwan-US ties | Taiwan News | Jan. 9, 2025 13:36
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