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FAPA is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that seeks to build worldwide support for Taiwan. Promote peace and security for Taiwan; and

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Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a world-wide, Washington headquartered, non-profit organization that aims to:

1. Promote international support for the right of the people of Taiwan to establish an independent and democratic country and join the international community;

2. Promote relations and cooperation between Taiwan and the United States;

3. Protect the right of self-determination for the people of Taiwan;

4. Advance the rights and interests of Taiwanese communities throughout the world.

10/27/2026

Taiwan Bolsters Coast Guard’s Security Role and Capabilities to Counter China’s Growing Gray-Zone Maritime Pressure
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Taiwan is strengthening its Coast Guard’s defense, intelligence, and surveillance capabilities amid China’s intensifying multi-point maritime harassment involving coast guard ships, research vessels, and fishing boats in the waters surrounding Taiwan.
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China Escalates Gray-Zone Maritime Pressure on Taiwan

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) reported on October 20 that it had conducted 15 expulsions of Chinese vessels on 12 separate occasions near the Pratas Islands (Dongsha Islands) this year, accusing Beijing of using “fake law enforcement and real expansion of power” to create a false impression of maritime jurisdiction over Taiwan-administered waters.

On October 18, Taiwan said it had driven away 16 Chinese vessels near its eastern, southern, and southwestern coasts and around the Pratas Islands, with some entering Taiwan’s restricted waters. Two days later, a Chinese coast guard ship entered restricted waters northeast of Pratas with its automatic identification system (AIS) switched off, prompting a standoff with the CGA cutter Taichung.

At an October 20 forum in Taipei, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) Chair Randall Schriver called persistent China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan one of the most troubling recent developments. He warned that such ostensibly civilian law enforcement activities extend Beijing’s sovereignty claims through legal, political, and information warfare, and would be “highly destabilizing” if China continues to operationalize this law enforcement role.
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Taiwan Strengthens Maritime Security Capabilities

Against this backdrop, the CGA’s proposed 2027 budget outlines plans to strengthen military coordination, surveillance, and international security cooperation, reflecting an expanding national security role alongside its traditional maritime law enforcement duties.

National Security Integration: The CGA plans to integrate its radar systems into the military’s Taiwan Tactical Network. At the same time, personnel from its Intelligence Division and Special Action Support Center will join high-level national security talks with the United States. Separately, Taiwan and the U.S. are working to develop a bilateral Common Operational Picture (COP).

Surveillance Capabilities: The CGA also plans to invest NT$1.2 billion in V-BAT surveillance drones from U.S.-based Shield AI. The CGA presented its first batch of newly arrived V-BATs at the Port of Taipei on October 7. Shield AI said 12 aircraft are scheduled for delivery over the coming months. Shield AI will train CGA operators and maintenance personnel and work with Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation to establish a local support system.

Regional Security Cooperation: Taiwan is planning a coast guard “friendship fleet” goodwill visit to the Philippines in 2027. It would be the first such mission by a Taiwanese paramilitary vessel since 1975 — following the September donation of a decommissioned 500-tonne patrol vessel to the Philippine Coast Guard.
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U.S.-Taiwan Coast Guard Cooperation Deepens

Building on a bilateral coast guard working group established in 2021, Section 7263 of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 119-60) requires the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a plan to expand joint and integrated training with Taiwan, including deploying mobile training teams to Taiwan and expanding access to U.S. Coast Guard training for CGA personnel.

The troubling trend of China’s expanding gray-zone maritime operations underscores the growing importance of U.S.-Taiwan coast guard cooperation. As Taiwan’s CGA takes on a greater national security role, deeper coordination on intelligence sharing, joint training, and maritime domain awareness will be critical to countering PRC coercion and strengthening Taiwan’s deterrence capabilities.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/10/21/2003866335

[2] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/19/2003866217

[3] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/02/2003865256

[4] Naval News
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/10/shield-ai-delivers-first-v-bat-to-taiwan-coast-guard/

[5] S.1071 (FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1071
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Photos: Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA); Shield AI; AIT Official page

10/27/2026

Paraguay and Belize Reject Chinese Sanctions Over Taiwan Ties as the U.S. and Taiwan Condemn Beijing’s Coercion
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On October 12, 2026, Paraguay and Belize condemned Beijing’s sanctions against Paraguayan Minister of Information and Communication Technologies Gustavo Villate and Belizean Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca over the two countries’ official diplomatic ties and cooperation with Taiwan. Both countries said China’s actions only create unnecessary friction and tensions.

The Paraguayan Foreign Ministry rejected the sanctions and reaffirmed its support for Taiwan and its commitment to democratic values and principles. Likewise, the Belizean Foreign Ministry said that the sanctions would not alter its foreign policy, emphasizing that, under the UN Charter, “every state has the right to conduct its foreign policy free from external pressure.”
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Taiwan and the U.S. Condemn Beijing’s Coercion

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned China’s sanctions, calling them an unwarranted attempt to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs and diplomacy. The ministry added that the sanctions violate the principles of international law and infringe on other countries’ sovereignty, highlighting Beijing’s use of intimidation and transnational repression to force other nations to comply with its political agenda.

The U.S. also swiftly denounced Beijing’s actions while voicing strong support for Taiwan. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott condemned China’s coercion “against countries in our hemisphere for exercising their sovereign rights” and reaffirmed U.S. solidarity with “our friends and partners, including Taiwan.”

Citing previous comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pigott also emphasized that the U.S. would not allow the region to become a “base of operation” for adversaries to threaten U.S. security or undermine its partnerships.
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Beijing’s Campaign to Diplomatically Isolate Taiwan

Both of these cases are emblematic of China’s systematic campaign to diplomatically isolate Taiwan and narrow its international space. Beijing has long leveraged economic coercion and commercial inducements to promote its fictitious “One-China Principle” internationally and bolster support for its false claim that Taiwan is part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

According to a January 2025 report by the Australian think tank Lowy Institute:
• 119 countries (about 62 percent of UN member states) have endorsed the PRC’s “One China Principle,” recognizing Beijing’s claimed sovereignty over Taiwan.
• Of those, 89 countries (nearly half of UN member states) have expressed support for the PRC’s efforts to “achieve national reunification” without specifying that these efforts should be peaceful — language Beijing could portray as consent to the use of force to annex Taiwan.

Since 2013, Taiwan has lost 11 diplomatic allies to the PRC, leaving only 11 UN member states and the Holy See still maintaining formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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U.S. Congress Moves to Counter China’s Pressure

The U.S. Congress has introduced and advanced a range of bills to counter Chinese coercion and strengthen Taiwan’s international standing.

The Taiwan Allies Fund Act (S.1216 / H.R.2559) would authorize foreign assistance via the Countering PRC Influence Fund to support Taiwan’s official and unofficial partners facing Chinese pressure, including eligible nations across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. To counter the PRC’s malign influence, the House version would authorize up to $120 million over fiscal years 2026–2028, while the amended Senate counterpart would authorize $30 million over the same period.

The Taiwan International Solidarity Act (S.2224 / H.R.2416) would clarify that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not address Taiwan’s sovereignty or international representation. The bill would also direct U.S. representatives to use Washington’s voice, vote, and influence to counter Beijing’s distortions in international organizations, while opposing any unilateral change to Taiwan’s status without the consent of Taiwan’s people.
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Call to Action

The House passed the Taiwan International Solidarity Act in May 2025, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee cleared the Senate counterpart bill in October 2025. In January 2026, the committee also advanced the Senate version of the Taiwan Allies Fund Act.

With limited time remaining in the 119th Congress, decisive floor action after the midterm elections is essential to pass these measures. Enacting both bills would translate broad bipartisan support for Taiwan into statutory protections and funding authorizations that strengthen U.S.-Taiwan security, preserve vital diplomatic alliances, and effectively deter Chinese coercion.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/10/14/2003865924

[2] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/13/2003865894

[3] Lowy Institute
https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/one-china-contest-to-define-taiwan/

[4] S.1216 / H.R.2559 (Taiwan Allies Fund Act)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1216
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2559

[5] S.2224 / H.R.2416 (Taiwan International Solidarity Act)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2224
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2416
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Photos: Yushan Forum and Belize Foreign Ministry (CNA photo); U.S. Department of State

10/12/2026

Tsai Ing-wen Highlights Taiwan’s Indispensable Security Role Amid High-Level U.S.–Taiwan Exchanges
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On October 7, 2026, Taiwan’s former President Tsai Ing-wen delivered the opening keynote address, titled “Building Security Together: Taiwan’s Role in Global Stability,” at Stanford DEFCON 2026, an annual conference on technology and national security. She argued that deeper international cooperation with Taiwan will not only strengthen its own security but also boost stability in the Indo-Pacific and the resilience of other democracies.

Tsai arrived in San Francisco on October 5 for a week-long visit, her first to the United States since leaving office in May 2024. Her visit coincided with a series of other high-level U.S.–Taiwan exchanges, including Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s trip to Arizona and visits by separate U.S. congressional delegations to Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s Role in Global Stability

In her speech at Stanford, Tsai highlighted China’s sustained military pressure, cyberattacks, cognitive warfare, information manipulation, and economic coercion against Taiwan, underscoring the challenge of countering persistent authoritarian gray-zone aggression that falls short of open conflict.

She then cited Taiwan’s strategic position at the center of the first island chain, the Taiwan Strait’s importance as a vital global trade and energy route, and Taiwan’s critical role in global technology supply chains, particularly semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Tsai emphasized that Taiwan should be seen not merely as a security challenge requiring international support, but as a vital partner capable of strengthening trusted supply chains and contributing to global security and democratic resilience.
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Foreign Minister Lin Inaugurates Taiwan’s New Arizona Office

On October 5, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego to inaugurate Taiwan’s 14th representative office in the United States, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

The new office aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand services for Taiwanese residents and businesses in the U.S., particularly as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expands its operations in Arizona.

The opening proceeded despite diplomatic pressure from China, whose consulate general in Los Angeles sent two letters urging Hobbs to oppose the office’s establishment. At the ceremony, Hobbs reaffirmed Arizona’s commitment to its partnership with Taiwan, pledging to mobilize available resources to support Taiwanese businesses expanding in the state.
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U.S. Congressional Delegations Reaffirm Support for Taiwan

Two U.S. congressional delegations visited Taiwan in early October and held high-level meetings with Taiwanese officials, including President Lai Ching-te, who met separately with each delegation on October 8.

During his visit, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) commended Taiwan’s continued investment in its self-defense, including increased funding for military procurement and uncrewed systems. He pledged to work with congressional colleagues to ensure that Taiwan receives the defensive support Congress has authorized and appropriated.

A separate delegation, led by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle (D-PA), included Reps. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) and Tim Kennedy (D-NY). During their meeting with President Lai, Boyle emphasized the shared democratic values underpinning U.S.–Taiwan relations. At the same time, Lai called for expanding bilateral defense cooperation beyond traditional arms sales to joint research and development and joint production of military equipment, particularly drone and counter-drone systems.
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A More Multifaceted, Multilayered U.S.–Taiwan Partnership

These high-level exchanges reflect a deepening U.S.–Taiwan strategic partnership amid mounting Chinese coercion. Bilateral ties now span security, supply-chain resilience, and technological innovation across federal, state, and local levels, while calls for joint defense research and co-production pave the way for closer industrial integration.

Together, they reinforce Tsai’s central message: Taiwan is an indispensable contributor to shared security and prosperity, and deeper engagement and cooperation with Taiwan strengthens the collective resilience of its democratic partners.
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Sources:

[1] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202610080005

[2] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202610060018

[3] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/09/2003865664

[4] Taiwan’s Presidential Office
https://english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/7222

[5] Taiwan’s Presidential Office
https://english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/7223
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Photos: Office of Tsai Ing-wen; Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Taiwan’s Presidential Office

10/12/2026

Beijing’s Transnational Repression on U.S. Soil: Alleged PRC Agent Arrested for Surveilling Taiwan President’s Son
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On October 4, 2026, the FBI arrested Wanying “Heather” Zhang, a 34-year-old real estate agent from Irvine, California, at Los Angeles International Airport as she prepared to board a flight to Shanghai. Zhang is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

According to the federal criminal complaint and news reports, Zhang and an unidentified man traveled to Seattle on September 1, 2025, where they allegedly conducted surveillance of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s son, Lai Ting-yu, and his family. Zhang also allegedly sent the license plate numbers of two vehicles parked in front of the victim’s home to a Chinese government contact.

Zhang was reportedly introduced to a PRC government official through a former classmate from the University of International Relations in Beijing, which the FBI identified as having close ties to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Taiwan’s Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo condemned the case as a typical instance of China’s transnational repression and thanked U.S. authorities for their assistance and protection. She added that Taiwan would continue working with the United States and other democratic allies to combat such illegal acts.
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U.S. Officials Condemn PRC Surveillance Plot

In the criminal complaint, FBI Special Agent Kevin Holt wrote that the location and pictures of the close relatives of a high-ranking Taiwanese government official, including images of their homes and cars, could provide the PRC with leverage over Taiwan’s president in a potential conflict. FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X that the Chinese government “allegedly sent an operative to surveil the family of Taiwan’s President ON AMERICAN SOIL.”

On October 6, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) stated that the operation “appears intended to help the CCP [Chinese Communist Party] target further action against family members of Taiwan’s President who reside on U.S. soil, a chilling reminder that the CCP’s destabilizing ambitions for the Taiwan Strait are a global threat.” He added, “I hope that President Lai and his family know the Select Committee and the American people stand with them.”
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Congressional Attention to PRC Transnational Repression

On June 4, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) held a hearing on the PRC’s transnational repression and malign influence in the United States. The commission, chaired by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and co-chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), warned in its hearing announcement that PRC authorities and their proxies “seek to intimidate, censor, and silence critics in the United States.” The hearing examined how federal, state, and local governments can work together to protect targeted communities and strengthen law enforcement responses.

On July 14, Sens. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Stop TNR (Transnational Repression) Act of 2026 (S.4967). The bill would codify a definition of transnational repression in federal criminal law. It would also establish enhanced penalties for federal offenses involving qualifying acts of transnational repression, including up to 10 additional years of imprisonment and an additional fine of up to $100,000.
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Implications

Zhang’s arrest highlights how Beijing’s transnational repression can extend beyond Chinese dissidents and diaspora communities to target the immediate families of democratically elected Taiwanese officials, illustrating how extraterritorial surveillance can be weaponized to exert pressure on Taiwan’s leadership.

More broadly, the incident underscores the growing reach of PRC malign operations on U.S. soil and the vital role of U.S. law enforcement in countering such activities. It also reinforces the need for closer U.S.–Taiwan security coordination to safeguard individuals at risk, uphold U.S. sovereignty, and defend Taiwan’s democracy against external intimidation.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/10/05/2003865436

[2] U.S. Department of Justice
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/irvine-woman-arrested-federal-complaint-alleging-she-acted-agent-china-and-spied-us

[3] FBI Director Kash Patel’s X account
https://x.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2107118665401278662

[4] House Select Committee on China
https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ccp-surveillance-plot-targeting-taiwan-president-s-son-on-us-soil-disrupted

[5] Congressional-Executive Commission on China
https://www.cecc.gov/events/hearings/prcs-threats-americans-transnational-repression-state-level-responses

[6] S.4967 (Stop TNR Act of 2026)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4967/text
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Photos: U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli’s X Account (Screenshot); Department of Justice

10/08/2026

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – October 2, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686
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FAPA Draws Record Turnout at 2026 National Advocacy Conference to Strengthen Taiwan’s Security and U.S.-Taiwan Relations
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From September 12 to 14, 2026, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) held its largest National Advocacy Conference (NAC) in the organization’s history, bringing together 132 participants representing 29 FAPA chapters from across the United States. Following the conference, participants made more than 257 visits to congressional offices representing 29 states to advocate for key legislative initiatives strengthening Taiwan’s security and democratic resilience.

Under this year’s theme, “America at 250: Defending Democracy, Standing with Taiwan,” the conference convened at a critical time marked by intensifying PRC military activities and gray-zone pressure tactics against Taiwan and across the Indo-Pacific region, amid heightened attention ahead of a major U.S.-China summit in Washington.

FAPA’s national legislative agenda directly addresses these regional threats. Participants urged Members of Congress to support key legislation that would strengthen U.S.-Taiwan defense, technological, and industrial cooperation, including the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act and the Taiwan and American Space Assistance (TASA) Act. These initiatives are designed to expand bilateral U.S.-Taiwan cooperation in emerging technologies such as defense drones and space capabilities.

Advocates also pressed for the passage of the Six Assurances to Taiwan Act, which would formally codify these assurances into law and reinforce longstanding U.S. commitments to Taiwan as a key democratic ally. Since the Reagan administration, successive U.S. administrations have upheld the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations, contributing to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Nevertheless, unlike the Taiwan Relations Act, the Six Assurances have not been formally codified as federal law. Congress can further stabilize the bilateral relationship by enacting this legislation.

For FAPA, this year’s record turnout reflects an increasingly engaged Taiwanese American community ready to play a greater role in advocating for Taiwan. “NAC has always been about building the capacity of our community,” said Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅), FAPA National President. “We want to empower more Taiwanese Americans across the country. At a time when Taiwan faces growing security challenges and crucial Taiwan-related legislation is moving through Congress, it is especially important that Taiwanese Americans understand what is at stake and know how to engage effectively with their elected representatives.”

Following the conference, FAPA also co-hosted the “Stand with Taiwan Action Day” Congressional Reception with Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), at which Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) highlighted Taiwan’s democratic values and importance to the United States. “Taiwan represents freedom, liberty, free enterprise, and representative democracy,” Krishnamoorthi said. “I will always stand with those who represent those values.” He also called for continued support for the Six Assurances to Taiwan Act and for Taiwan to receive the defense equipment it has already purchased for its self-defense.

Looking ahead, FAPA President Dr. Kao stressed, “The work does not end when NAC does. As participants return to their communities across the country, we hope they carry that momentum home and keep these issues at the forefront of congressional attention as we work to advance these key pro-Taiwan bills before the end of the 119th Congress.”

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新聞稿 – 2026 年 10 月 2 日
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聯絡電話（美國）：202-547-3686
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FAPA 2026 全國倡議大會人數創歷年新高，動員台美人社群強化台灣安全與美台關係
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2026 年 9 月 12 日至 14 日，台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）在美國華盛頓特區舉辦歷來規模最大的全國倡議大會（National Advocacy Conference, NAC），共有來自全美 29 個 FAPA 分會的 132 位與會者共襄盛舉。大會結束後，與會者拜會超過 257 個美國國會辦公室，涵蓋 29 個州，積極倡議旨在強化台灣安全與民主韌性的關鍵法案。

今年大會以「美國 250 年：捍衛民主，挺台灣」（America at 250: Defending Democracy, Standing with Taiwan）為主題，召開之際正值關鍵時刻：中國針對台灣在印太地區的軍事活動與灰色地帶施壓持續加劇，加上美中高峰會即將於華府登場，也使相關情勢更受高度關注。

FAPA 的美國國會立法倡議直接回應這些區域安全威脅。與會者呼籲所屬選區的國會議員支持可進一步強化美台國防、科技與產業合作的關鍵法案，包括《2026 台灣藍天法案》（Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026 ）及《台美太空援助法案》（Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act, TASA）。這些法案旨在拓展美台在國防無人機、太空能力等新興科技領域的雙邊合作。

倡議者也敦促美國國會通過《對台六項保證法案》（Six Assurances to Taiwan Act），以正式將「六項保證」法制化，並進一步鞏固美國對台灣這個重要民主盟友的長期承諾。自雷根政府以來，歷屆美國政府皆維持《台灣關係法》與「六項保證」作為美台關係的基石，為台海和平與穩定發揮關鍵作用。然而，與《台灣關係法》不同，「六項保證」迄今尚未正式法制化為美國聯邦法律。美國國會可藉由通過這項法案，進一步穩固美台雙邊關係。

對 FAPA 而言，今年創紀錄的參與人數反映出台美人社群日益投入倡議工作，並準備在為台灣發聲方面扮演更積極的角色。FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士表示：「NAC 一直以來的核心，就是提升台美人社群的倡議能力。我們希望讓更多全美各地的台美人投入倡議工作。在台灣面臨日益嚴峻的安全挑戰，且多項關鍵的台灣相關法案正在美國國會推進之際，台美人尤其需要了解其中利害所在，並懂得如何有效與自己選區的國會議員溝通互動。」

倡議大會結尾時，FAPA 也與維吉尼亞州聯邦眾議員沃金肖（James R. Walkinshaw, D-VA）共同主辦「挺台灣行動日」（Stand with Taiwan Action Day）國會接待會。伊利諾州聯邦眾議員克利什納穆希（Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-IL）特地到場致詞，強調台灣所代表的民主價值及其對美國的重要性。克利什納穆希表示：「台灣代表了自由、代議民主與自由市場。我永遠會與代表這些價值的人站在一起。」他也呼籲持續支持《對台六項保證法案》（Six Assurances to Taiwan Act），並敦促儘速交付台灣已購買、用於自我防衛的軍備。

展望後續倡議工作，FAPA 林會長強調：「2026 年全國倡議大會雖已落幕，但我們的工作並未結束。隨著與會者回到全美各地的社區，我們希望大家把這股動能帶回地方，持續讓這些議題受到國會高度重視，同時共同推動這些關鍵友台法案，爭取在第 119 屆美國國會任期結束前完成立法。」

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10/05/2026

U.S. Commitment to Taiwan’s Security Remains Firm Amid Bipartisan Congressional Backing and Initial F-16V Deliveries
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Following the Trump–Xi summit in Washington, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said in an interview on September 28, 2026, that the U.S. needs Taiwan to remain “stable and independent,” citing Taiwan’s vital importance to U.S. national security and the economy. Johnson estimated that Trump will have completed about US$40 billion in arms sales to Taiwan across his two terms.

Trump approved nearly US$18.3 billion in arms sales to Taiwan during his first term from 2017 to 2021. In his second term, Trump also approved eight proposed arms sales totaling US$11.1 billion in December 2025, the largest-ever U.S. weapons package for Taiwan.

Separately, on October 2, 2026, Taiwan received the first two of 66 newly built F-16V Block 70 fighter jets purchased from the U.S., marking the first deliveries under the 2019 sale approved during Trump’s first term.
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Bipartisan Congressional Support for Taiwan Arms Sales

In a September 30 statement, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) reaffirmed the legal and policy foundations of U.S. security support for Taiwan. He stressed that the Taiwan Relations Act remains the law of the land, and that the Six Assurances include the commitment not to consult Beijing on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

In an interview reported on October 1, Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chair Ami Bera (D-CA) said U.S. commitments to Taiwan remain unchanged and that the caucus’s bipartisan members continue to press for arms sales to Taiwan aimed at strengthening deterrence and preserving the cross-strait status quo rather than escalating tensions.
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Taiwan’s Critical Role in U.S. Security and Strategic Competition

In a September 27 interview, Taiwan’s Representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui emphasized that Taiwan matters to the U.S. in both strategic and technological terms. Taiwan sits along the First Island Chain while playing an integral role in semiconductors and AI infrastructure, a relationship he described as one of “symbiotic” interdependence.

Emphasizing “peace through strength,” Yui also stressed that Taiwan is taking greater responsibility for its own defense by increasing defense spending and seeking the weapons it needs to strengthen deterrence and avoid conflict.
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Implications

Strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense is not merely support for Taiwan, but a vital investment in U.S. security and Indo-Pacific deterrence. Timely arms sales, security assistance, and equipment deliveries are essential to turning U.S. commitments into tangible defensive capabilities and sustaining credible deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/09/30/2003865114

[2] US-Taiwan Business Council
https://www.us-taiwan.org/resources/ustbc-president-follow-up-comments-examining-data-on-taiwan-arms-sales/

[3] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/02/2003865285

[4] Office of Sen. Roger Wicker
https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2026/09/30/chairman-wicker-meets-with-taiwanese-ambassador/

[5] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/video/004356716

[6] CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alexander-yui-taiwan-representative-face-the-nation-transcript-09-27-2026/
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Photos: CNA; Wikimedia Commons

10/05/2026

Taiwan Scales Indigenous Drone Industrial Base to Bolster Supply Chain and Defense Resilience
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On September 28, 2026, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) opened its new Minsyong campus in Chiayi County and broke ground on the adjacent Minsyong Aerospace and Drone Industrial Park. The facilities are intended to expand Taiwan’s capacity to develop, test, and manufacture uncrewed systems while integrating NCSIST’s technical capabilities with the country’s growing drone industry. NCSIST is Taiwan’s premier defense research and development institution overseen by the Ministry of National Defense (MND).

Construction of NCSIST’s 5.12-hectare Minsyong campus began in December 2023 with an investment of NT$1.11 billion (US$34.8 million). The adjacent industrial park, scheduled for completion in 2028, has been allocated NT$6.859 billion (US$216 million) in public infrastructure funding approved by the Executive Yuan. It is expected to host about 100 companies, create 1,200 jobs, and generate NT$8 billion (US$251.7 million) in annual output.
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Building Taiwan’s Indigenous Drone Industrial Base

By linking defense R&D and testing with private-sector manufacturing, Taiwan is building a more comprehensive and resilient domestic drone ecosystem — an important foundation for replenishing uncrewed systems and sustaining production in a prolonged conflict or blockade.

Taiwan’s drone industry is expanding rapidly. Industry output reached NT$12.9 billion (US$405 million) in 2025, more than 2.5 times the previous year’s level, while more than 267 companies are now involved in systems integration and key-component manufacturing.

Presiding over the opening ceremony of the NCSIST campus, President Lai Ching-te noted that lessons from Ukraine and evolving security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific have underscored the growing importance of uncrewed systems in modern defense.

Emphasizing Taiwan’s goal of becoming an Asian hub for the democratic drone supply chain, Lai stated, “We must deepen cooperation with democratic partners and jointly build a safer and more resilient uncrewed aircraft supply chain, providing solid support for Indo-Pacific regional peace and stability.”
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Scaling Taiwan’s Drone Industry for Global Markets

The expansion of Taiwan’s drone industry comes as the United States, European nations, and other democratic partners seek secure, trusted alternatives to PRC-linked technologies and manufacturing. A July 2025 report noted that China accounted for an estimated 70% to 80% of the global drone market, making supply-chain diversification a growing economic and security priority.

Taiwan has made significant progress in building a “non-red” drone supply chain with international partners. Drone exports rose from 3,472 units in 2024 to 122,726 in 2025, while exports from January through July 2026 reached about 210,000 units worth NT$7.56 billion (US$237.6 million), exceeding the full-year 2025 totals in both volume and value.

The new Minsyong Aerospace and Drone Industrial Park will further strengthen Taiwan’s domestic manufacturing capacity, reflecting the nation’s broader effort to turn its industrial strengths into both greater defense resilience at home and a more strategic role in trusted global drone supply chains.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/09/29/2003865057

[2] Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology (DSET)
https://dset.tw/en/media-report-en/221-2/

[3] DSET
https://dset.tw/en/publication-en/000472-2/
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Photos: Taipei Times; CNA

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