In regard to the USA-Taiwan relationship, the Secretary of Defence, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall conduct a review of whether the China or the CCP are affecting Taiwan through any means, including through military, economic, information, digital, diplomatic, or any other form of coercion that may affect the security, or the social and economic system of the people of Taiwan; the military balance of power between China and Taiwan; or the expectation that the future of Taiwan will continue to be determined by peaceful means.

The provisions in relation to USA-Taiwan Defence relationship include support Taiwan to acquire defence articles and services through military sales, exchange in defence staff officers, and expanding cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, disaster response planning and preparedness. The Secretary of Defence should continue regular transits of United States Navy vessels through the Taiwan Strait and encourage allies and partners to follow suit.

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Sources: LTN TW(10-Dec)
https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/3004725
https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20191209/CRPT-116hrpt333.pdf (original source document)