Strong support of the US Parliament in Taiwan in its confrontation with China

The House of Representatives of the States United Tuesday, he unanimously supported the legislation that supports taiwan, which is undergoing military and diplomatic pressure to China. This body approved the measures while Washington and Pekin The months of trade negotiations are continuing.

China said Tuesday that the Chinese vice premier, Liu J & # 39; I, will travel to the US capital to discuss this week, establishing a last-minute offer for an agreement that would avoid a sharp increase in rates ordered by the president Donald Trump.

Representatives room voted 414-0 for a non-binding resolution reaffirming the US's commitment to Taiwan.

He also unanimously supported the "Taiwan Guarantee Act of 2019", which supports Taipei and the press to increase defense spending, noting that Washington I should wear "regular articles of sale and defense"a taiwan and support that country's participation in international organizations.

There was no information on when the Guarantee Act for a vote in the Senate, which would be necessary before it becomes law.

Both measures reflect the concern of the United States by any effort of Pekin influence taiwan. Washington has no formal connection with Taipeibut is required by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself and is its main source of arms.

Pekin regards the island as its sacred territory and regularly calls it the most sensitive and important issue of links with United States. The committee Foreign affairs of the chamber He also scheduled five hearings this week on relations between the two powers.