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USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers on Taiwan: Lai provides leadership on defense aligning with Japan, US
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Lai provides leadership on defense aligning with Japan, US - Taipei Times
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December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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USTBC Signs 2025 Multi-Association Letter on Ending U.S.-Taiwan Double Taxation www.us-taiwan.org/ustbc-signs-...
USTBC signs 2025 letter on ending US-Taiwan double taxation
USTBC signed on to a 2025 multi-association letter urging passage of legislation to end U.S.-Taiwan double taxation
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November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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U.S. arms package to help keep Taiwan's military hardware operational focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
U.S. arms package to help keep Taiwan's military hardware operational - Focus Taiwan
The latest announcement of a potential US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan shows Washington's commitment to helping the country's military hardware maintain high operational readiness, the head of the ...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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USTBC Comments on FMS of Non-Standard Spare & Repair Parts for F-16, C-130, and IDF Aircraft to Taiwan www.us-taiwan.org/resources/us...
USTBC on Taiwan FMS of Parts for F-16, C-130, and IDF Aircraft
USTBC comments on the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of non-standard spare & repair parts for F-16, C130 & IDF aircraft to Taiwan
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November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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What's Next for US -Taiwan Relations? The Mission Ready Podcast hosted our President for a discussion on Taiwan, its strategic significance, defense partnerships, and the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region.

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What's Next for US -Taiwan Relations? #podcast #youtube #Taiwan
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November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Registration open another week for the US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference in Ellicott City, MD, October 19-21, 2025. We look forward to excellent discussions on U.S.-Taiwan defense relations, including drones and potential co-production opportunities!
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October 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: New dawn in Taiwan foreign policy
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: New dawn in Taiwan foreign policy - Taipei Times
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October 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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On September 16, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a panel discussion about the country’s efforts to create a defense industrial supply chain. We will be joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers of @ustaiwan.bsky.social and Cathy Fang of DSET.
September 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Taiwan Premier meets with US-Taiwan Business Council
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Premier meets with US-Taiwan Business Council | Taiwan News | Sep. 10, 2025 11:44
Cho meets with US-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers | Sep. 10, 2025 11:44
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September 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Canaries in the US-Taiwan Coal Mine
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Canaries in the US-Taiwan Coal Mine - Taipei Times
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August 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Registration Now Open: US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2025. October 19-21, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland.
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Banner for the 2025 US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, held October 19-21, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland. See www.taiwandefenseconference.com for more.
July 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Taiwan-US defense industry forum to open in Taipei
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Taiwan-US defense industry forum to open in Taipei - Focus Taiwan
The 2025 Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Forum will be held in Taipei on June 11, with a focus on potential partnerships in drones and unmanned vehicles, the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) said.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Please join us in Taipei for the 2025 Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum! 臺美國防產業合作論壇
June 11, 2025, 10:30-12:00. Room 201BC, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). 國際會議中心201BC會議. Register to attend here:
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2025 Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum 臺美國防產業合作論壇 June 11, 2025 10:30-12:00 2025年6月11日上午10點30分至12點 Venue： Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) 201BC 地點：國際會議中心201BC會議
June 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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On May 13, the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) and the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), Taiwan completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation.

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US-Taiwan Business Council Signs MOU with CIECA, Taiwan
On May 13, 2025, USTBC and CIECA, Taiwan completed an MOU to jointly explore new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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USTBC Testimony: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
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Testimony to BIS: National Security & Imports of Semiconductors
In May 2025, USTBC commented on the national security effects of imports of semiconductors as part of an investigation by BIS
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May 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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U.S. 'must partner with Taiwan' on AI chips: Business group head
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U.S. 'must partner with Taiwan' on AI chips: Business group head - Focus Taiwan
Washington "must partner with Taiwan" to ensure the most powerful artificial intelligence systems are fully built in the United States, the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council said Tuesday.
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March 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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USTBC Special Commentary: Trump, Tariffs, Taiwan & Chips www.us-taiwan.org/resources/sp...
Special Commentary: Trump, Tariffs, Taiwan & Chips
USTBC Special Commentary on President Trump's proposed tariffs on chips from Taiwan and the impact of the large TSMC investement in Arizona.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Senate Armed Services Committee. Answers to Advance Policy Questions for Elbridge Colby, Nominee for Appointment to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
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March 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Trump should bolster ‘arsenal of democracy’ to meet China threat
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Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Trump should bolster ‘arsenal of democracy’ to meet China threat - Taipei Times
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February 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Today, the US-Taiwan Business Council celebrates its 49th birthday. On February 20, 1976, the organization was formed in Chicago, Illinois as the "USA-ROC Economic Council." David M. Kennedy was elected Chairman, William Morell was elected President.
Chairman David M. Kennedy at the 10th joint business conference of the USA-ROC and ROC-USA Economic Councils. In the back on red pipe and drape are the joint anniversary logo on the left, and text commemorating the event on the right, with Chairman Kennedy on a table next to a flower arrangement.
February 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Happy Lunar New Year!
The US-Taiwan Business Council wishes all our friends and colleagues a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Snake in 2025.
The US-Taiwan Business Council's Lunar New Year card for 2025, a red and gold snake on a blue and black background, with "Happy New Year" in both English and Mandarin text. The snake coils around the USTBC logo and the character "snake."
January 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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On January 23, the Senate Finance & Foreign Relations Committees Introduced U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation S. 199, (a companion bill to H.R. 33, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 15)
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Finance, Foreign Relations Committees Introduce U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Finance, Foreign Relations Committees Introduce U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation
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January 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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House passes U.S.-Taiwan double taxation relief bill
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House passes U.S.-Taiwan double taxation relief bill - Focus Taiwan
The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to reduce tax payments by Taiwanese businesses and employees in the U.S.
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January 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Foreign minister hopes to deepen Taiwan-US ties
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Foreign minister hopes to deepen Taiwan-US ties | Taiwan News | Jan. 9, 2025 13:36
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January 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim hails growing Taiwan-US ties. Hsiao meets with US-Taiwan Business Council delegation.

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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim hails growing Taiwan-US ties | Taiwan News | Jan. 7, 2025 20:19
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January 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM