Washington, DC - On Friday, U.S Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY), Ami Bera M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, issued a statement condemning the People’s Republic of China’s new guidelines targeting the people of Taiwan.
“As Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs and strong advocates for robust U.S.-Taiwan relations, we strongly condemn the recent guidelines by the People’s Republic of China, which include allowing the death penalty for individuals deemed advocates of Taiwan independence and finding them guilty in absentia. This escalatory move by Beijing represents a significant threat to peace and stability in the region.
These guidelines will have a severe chilling effect on the exchanges with China and represent a destabilizing policy approach to cross-strait relations. The Congressional Taiwan Caucus will continue to stand with our key democratic partner, Taiwan, as it faces an increasingly belligerent and dangerous PRC.
We will continue to oppose further attempts by Beijing to isolate or threaten Taiwan and intimidate its neighbors. We call on the international community to join us in condemning the PRC’s actions, supporting a secure, free, and democratic Taiwan, and strengthening efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.”
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