Bipartisan Senators Reaffirm Taiwan Relations Act as Trump Meets Xi Jinping in China
A group of senators sent a letter Tuesday stressing continued adherence to the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act. The missive coincided with President Trump's arrival in China for a meeting with President Xi Jinping, his first state visit there in nine years.
focustaiwan.twA bipartisan group of senators sent a letter Tuesday advising against unilateral changes in American policy toward Taiwan. The bipartisan Senate letter was first reported by Semafor.
U.S. Should maintain its commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act to enable a strong and mutually beneficial relationship. U.S. and Taiwan.
U.S. recognition.
U.S. Interests there and across the Indo-Pacific,” the senators wrote. U.S. The letter arrived as President Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a key meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The gathering marks the first state visit to China since the president’s last trip nine years ago. China sees Taiwan as Beijing’s property and has been open about its goals of reasserting control over the island, by use of force if necessary. The senators’ emphasis on the Taiwan Relations Act comes against that backdrop of longstanding tensions.
The Hill reported the contents of the letter and the timing of Trump’s travel. The Hill has reached out to the State Department for comment.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- 2026-05-12
Bipartisan group of senators sent letter advising against unilateral changes in U.S. policy toward Taiwan
1 sourceThe Hill - 2026-05-13
President Trump arrived in China for meeting with President Xi Jinping, first state visit in nine years
1 sourceThe Hill
Potential Impact
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The letter may reinforce congressional support for consistent Taiwan policy during high-level U.S.-China talks.
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Trump-Xi meeting could address Taiwan tensions given China's stated goals regarding the island.
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