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US Lawmakers Push $14B Aid as Taiwan Leader Tours TSMC

6/25/2026

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Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu arrived in Washington on June 25 2026, toured TSMC’s chip fabs in Phoenix, highlighting Taiwan’s role in the U.S. AI boom.
30 House members, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, attended a reception, urging immediate approval of the $14 billion arms package and calling Taiwan an island of freedom.
Han asked Congress to help Taiwan secure greater participation in international organizations, noting only 12 governments recognize its statehood.

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Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu arrived in Washington on June 25 2026, toured TSMC’s chip fabs in Phoenix, highlighting Taiwan’s role in the U.S. AI boom.
30 House members, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, attended a reception, urging immediate approval of the $14 billion arms package and calling Taiwan an island of freedom.
Han asked Congress to help Taiwan secure greater participation in international organizations, noting only 12 governments recognize its statehood.