Staff writer, with CNA, WASHINGTONUS President Donald Trump has yet to decide whether to veto or sign into law the Taiwan Travel Act, which would promote meetings and visits between high-ranking US and Taiwanese officials, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Thursday. “The final decision hasn’t been made — we’ll keep you guys posted,” Huckabee Sanders told a news briefing in response to a question on Trump’s plan as yesterday’s deadline approached. Harris told the US Senate Armed Services Committee about the ever-growing importance of Taiwan’s defense capabilities in the face of China’s growing military spending and capabilities. In line with the Taiwan Relations Act, “UPSACOM will continue supporting Taiwan’s efforts to develop a credible, resilient and cost-effective deterrent and self-defense capability,” he said, emphasizing regular arms sales and training for Taiwan’s military. In addition, Taiwan and the US have made it clear since Trump’s inauguration last year that they are interested in maintaining regular arm sales, he added.

Source: Taipei Times March 16, 2018 15:56 UTC