View from Capitol Hill Archives - Formosan Association for Public Affairs https://fapa.org/category/event/view-from-capitol-hill/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:25:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://fapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-FAPA_OFFICIAL_LOGO_coloradjusted-32x32.png View from Capitol Hill Archives - Formosan Association for Public Affairs https://fapa.org/category/event/view-from-capitol-hill/ 32 32 181504243 Episode IX: Open House with Rep. Michelle Steel https://fapa.org/episode-vii-open-house-with-rep-michelle-steel/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:19:29 +0000 https://fapa.org/?p=19632 Oct 28, 2023 Door opens at 4:45 p.m. (ET) Saturday RSVP The View from Capitol Hill – Introducing Congresswoman Michelle Steel Born in Seoul, South Korea, Congresswoman Michelle Park Steel (R-CA) is a first-generation Korean American and a staunch supporter of Taiwan in the United States Congress. She began her career in Congress as the […]

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Oct 28, 2023

Door opens at 4:45 p.m. (ET)

Saturday

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The View from Capitol Hill – Introducing Congresswoman Michelle Steel

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Congresswoman Michelle Park Steel (R-CA) is a first-generation Korean American and a staunch supporter of Taiwan in the United States Congress. She began her career in Congress as the House Representative for California’s 48th district in 2021. Since 2023, she has represented California’s 45th district based in Orange County and Los Angeles.

Today, Congresswoman Steel sits on the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, among other committees. She is a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus.

Shortly after her election to Congress in 2021, Congresswoman Steel co-sponsored H.Con.Res.21, a resolution urging the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, abandon the antiquated “One China Policy,” negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan, and support Taiwan’s full membership in the U.N. and other international organizations. The same year, she was also an original co-sponsor to H.Con.Res.56, which condemned China’s growing military aggression against Taiwan. The congresswoman has also been highly critical of China’s human rights abuses.

On July 29, 2022, Congresswoman Steel introduced the “Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (H.R.8631), which authorizes the President to “lend or lease defense articles to Taiwan for protection against potential Chinese military aggression.” On March 1, 2023, Congresswoman Steel reintroduced the bill as the “Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023” (H.R.1330).

Congresswoman Steel has also supported deepening trade between the United States and Taiwan as an original co-sponsor to the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.4004).

“It is absolutely clear that the time to stand with Taiwan is now – not after a CCP invasion. I am, and always have been, fully committed to standing with Taiwan,” said Congresswoman Steel upon meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on December 20, 2022. In April 2023, the congresswoman met President Tsai Ing-wen again at the Reagan Library in California.

Come join our event, “The View from Capitol Hill,” on October 28, 2023, to learn more about Congresswoman Steel’s strong support for Taiwan in Congress.

Feel free to submit your questions beforehand here.

 

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Oct. 28, 2023
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. (ET)
Saturday

View from Capitol Hill Series

 

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Rep. Michelle: The View From Capitol Hill

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Congresswoman Michelle Park Steel (R-CA) is a first-generation Korean American and a staunch supporter of Taiwan in the United States Congress. She began her career in Congress as the House Representative for California’s 48th district in 2021. Since 2023, she has represented California’s 45th district based in Orange County and Los Angeles.

Today, Congresswoman Steel sits on the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, among other committees. She is a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus.

Shortly after her election to Congress in 2021, Congresswoman Steel co-sponsored H.Con.Res.21, a resolution urging the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, abandon the antiquated “One China Policy,” negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan, and support Taiwan’s full membership in the U.N. and other international organizations. The same year, she was also an original co-sponsor to H.Con.Res.56, which condemned China’s growing military aggression against Taiwan. The congresswoman has also been highly critical of China’s human rights abuses.

On July 29, 2022, Congresswoman Steel introduced the “Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (H.R.8631), which authorizes the President to “lend or lease defense articles to Taiwan for protection against potential Chinese military aggression.” On March 1, 2023, Congresswoman Steel reintroduced the bill as the “Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023” (H.R.1330).

Congresswoman Steel has also supported deepening trade between the United States and Taiwan as an original co-sponsor to the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.4004).

“It is absolutely clear that the time to stand with Taiwan is now – not after a CCP invasion. I am, and always have been, fully committed to standing with Taiwan,” said Congresswoman Steel upon meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on December 20, 2022. In April 2023, the congresswoman met President Tsai Ing-wen again at the Reagan Library in California.

Come join our event, “The View from Capitol Hill,” on October 28, 2023, to learn more about Congresswoman Steel’s strong support for Taiwan in Congress.

Feel free to submit your questions beforehand.

 
 

Come and meet one of Taiwan's strongest supporters: Congresswoman Michelle Steel

Speaker

  • Congressman Michelle Steel (R-CA)

Moderator

  • Coen Blaauw, Senior Policy Advisor of Formosan Association for Public Affairs

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]]> 19632 Special Episode: Lessons Learned: Ukraine – Taiwan + Strategic Clarity https://fapa.org/special-episode-raymond-kuo/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:00:39 +0000 https://fapa.org/?p=17342 0304 March 4, 20232:00 p.m. (ET)Saturday Click below to join the seminar. The door will open at 1:45 p.m. (ET) JOIN MEETING You may submit your questions by clicking below QUESTIONS Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn insights from this Taiwan expert! Overview With the sad one-year anniversary of the devastating Russia-Ukraine […]

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March 4, 2023
2:00 p.m. (ET)
Saturday

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QUESTIONS

Don't miss this chance to ask questions and learn insights from this Taiwan expert!

Overview

With the sad one-year anniversary of the devastating Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, the time is now to look into lessons learned for the world in general and for Taiwan in particular from this horrible ongoing humanitarian crisis.

This time, we are honored to have our long-time friend and former FAPA intern Dr. Raymond Kuo join us.

Dr. Kuo is a political scientist at the RAND Corporation. He is an expert in international security, international order, and East Asia. 

About The Speaker, Dr. Raymond Kuo

Dr. Kuo recently published articles calling for U.S. Strategic Clarity towards Taiwan. Read HERE. 

Previous Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Fordham University; Assistant Professor, University at Albany-SUNY
  • Program Officer, National Democratic Institute
  • Consultant, United Nations
  • Foreign Policy Analyst, Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)

Visit HERE for his bio. 

Moderator

Coen Blaauw, Senior Policy Advisor of Formosan Association for Public Affairs

March 4, 2023
2:00 p.m. (ET)
Saturday

JOIN MEETING

*Door opens at 1:45 p.m. (ET)

Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn insights from this Taiwan expert!

QUESTIONS

With the sad one-year anniversary of the devastating Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, the time is now to look into lessons learned for the world in general and for Taiwan in particular from this horrible ongoing humanitarian crisis.

This time, we are honored to have our long-time friend and former FAPA intern Dr. Raymond Kuo join us.

Dr. Kuo is a political scientist at the RAND Corporation. He is an expert in international security, international order, and East Asia. 

About Dr. Raymond Kuo

Dr. Kuo recently published articles calling for U.S. Strategic Clarity towards Taiwan. Read HERE. 

Previous Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Fordham University;
  • Assistant Professor, University at Albany-SUNY
  • Program Officer, National Democratic Institute
  • Consultant, United Nations
  • Foreign Policy Analyst, Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)

Visit HERE for his bio. 

 

Speaker

Dr. Raymond Kuo, Political Scientist of RAND Corporation

Moderator
Coen Blaauw, FAPA Senior Policy Advisor

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]]> 17342 Episode VII: Open House with Rep. Tom Tiffany https://fapa.org/episode-vii-open-house-with-rep-tom-tiffany/ Fri, 13 May 2022 14:30:55 +0000 https://fapa.org/?p=15007 【Online Event】Come join this exciting 7th installment of The View From Capitol Hill” and show Congressman Tom Tiffany our passion and love for Taiwan.

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June 28, 2022
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday

View from Capitol Hill Series

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For FAPA Member Only

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Come and meet one of Taiwan's strongest supporters: Congressman Tom Tiffany

Congressman Tom Tiffany has been representing Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since he was elected in November 2020. Since day one, he has been one of Taiwan’s strongest and most outspoken and daring supporters in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A couple of highlights:

Within a couple of weeks after becoming a Representative, on February 26, 2021, the Congressman introduced H.Con.Res.21 calling for the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, to end the One China Policy, and to conclude a U.S.-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement.

On May 7, 2021, Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) tweeted a thank you note from his official Congressional Twitter account thanking FAPA for having helped get 50,000 face masks from Taiwan to his Wisconsin district earlier that year.

On July 28, 2021, Tiffany took to the floor of the House of Representatives in support of his Taiwan amendment to the State Department Authorization Act which read: “Prohibits the expenditure of funds to create, procure or display any map that depicts Taiwan as part of the People’s Republic of China.” On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 into law which included the ban with some amendments.

On October 25, 2021, Tiffany posted a tweet on his Twitter page in support of Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations, stating:

” For 50 years, Taiwan has been unfairly excluded from the United Nations. This must change.

Fact: Taiwan is an independent, democratic country.

Fact: Taiwan has never been part of Communist China, even for one day.

Fact: China is China, Taiwan is Taiwan.”

In a December 2, 2021, Op-ed on Breitbart, he concluded: “It is long past time for the United States to lead by example and formally recognize Taiwan for what it is: a democratic and independent nation.”

On January 30, 2022, Tiffany sent out a tweet calling for the expulsion of the PRC ambassador to the U.S. in light of remarks the latter made threatening Taiwan.

Rep. Tiffany led a letter to President Biden by 9 Representatives urging the President to make a stop in Taiwan ahead of embarking on his upcoming trip to Asia.

Come join this exciting “The View from Capitol Hill” event on June 28, 2022, and show Congressman Tiffany our passion and love for Taiwan.

Feel free to submit your questions to the Congressman beforehand HERE

Speaker

  • Congressman Tom Tiffany (R, WI-07)

Moderator

  • Coen Blaauw, Senior Policy Advisor of Formosan Association for Public Affairs

June 28, 2022
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday

RSVP

*For FAPA members only.

Come and meet one of Taiwan’s strongest supporters: Congressman Tom Tiffany

Congressman Tom Tiffany has been representing Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since he was elected in November 2020. Since day one, he has been one of Taiwan’s strongest and most outspoken and daring supporters in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A couple of highlights:

Within a couple of weeks after becoming a Representative, on February 26, 2021, the Congressman introduced H.Con.Res.21 calling for the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, to end the One China Policy, and to conclude a U.S.-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement.

On May 7, 2021, Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) tweeted a thank you note from his official Congressional Twitter account thanking FAPA for having helped get 50,000 face masks from Taiwan to his Wisconsin district earlier that year.

On July 28, 2021, Tiffany took to the floor of the House of Representatives in support of his Taiwan amendment to the State Department Authorization Act which read: “Prohibits the expenditure of funds to create, procure or display any map that depicts Taiwan as part of the People’s Republic of China.” On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 into law which included the ban with some amendments.

On October 25, 2021, Tiffany posted a tweet on his Twitter page in support of Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations, stating:

” For 50 years, Taiwan has been unfairly excluded from the United Nations. This must change.

Fact: Taiwan is an independent, democratic country.

Fact: Taiwan has never been part of Communist China, even for one day.

Fact: China is China, Taiwan is Taiwan.”

In a December 2, 2021, Op-ed on Breitbart, he concluded: “It is long past time for the United States to lead by example and formally recognize Taiwan for what it is: a democratic and independent nation.”

On January 30, 2022, Tiffany sent out a tweet calling for the expulsion of the PRC ambassador to the U.S. in light of remarks the latter made threatening Taiwan.

Rep. Tiffany led a letter to President Biden by 9 Representatives urging the President to make a stop in Taiwan ahead of embarking on his upcoming trip to Asia.

Come join this exciting “The View from Capitol Hill” event on June 28, 2022, and show Congressman Tiffany our passion and love for Taiwan.

Feel free to submit your questions to the Congressman beforehand HERE.  

Submit a Question

Speaker

U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany

Moderator
Coen Blaauw (FAPA Senior Policy Advisor)

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]]> 15007 Episode III: Open House With Rep. Brad Sherman https://fapa.org/episode-iii-open-house-with-rep-brad-sherman/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:48:18 +0000 https://fapa.org/?p=7944 【Online Event】Come join this exciting 3rd installment of The View From Capitol Hill” and show Congressman Brad Sherman our passion and love for Taiwan.

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July 17, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday

View from Capitol Hill Series

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For FAPA Member Only

Submit a Question

Come and meet long-time Taiwan supporter: California Democrat Brad Sherman.

On May 28, 2021, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) – together with Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) – introduced a ground-breaking piece of pro-Taiwan legislation: the “Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act.”

The bill -for instance- seeks to rename Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the United States from Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to Taiwan Representative Office (TRO).

Reps. Sherman and Chabot were also behind the Taiwan Travel Act that was signed into law by President Trump on March 16, 2018.

When Taiwanese Americans hosted a welcome dinner for Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in Los Angeles in 2016, Rep. Sherman said that President Tsai should be invited to come to Capitol Hill to address a joint session of Congress.

During the Asian Subcommittee hearing on March 19, 2021, the Congressman suggested that Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu be invited to a committee hearing – “virtually” if necessary.

Come join this exciting 3rd installment of “The View from Capitol Hill” on July 17 and show the Congressman our passion and love for Taiwan.

Feel free to submit your questions to the Congressman beforehand HERE.

Speaker

  • Congressman Brad Sherman (D, CA-30)

Moderator

  • Coen Blaauw, ED of Formosan Association for Public Relations

July 17, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday

RSVP

*For FAPA members only.

Come and meet long-time Taiwan supporter: California Democrat Brad Sherman.

On May 28, 2021, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) – together with Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) – introduced a ground-breaking piece of pro-Taiwan legislation: the “Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act.”

The bill -for instance- seeks to rename Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the United States from Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to Taiwan Representative Office (TRO).

Reps. Sherman and Chabot were also behind the Taiwan Travel Act that was signed into law by President Trump on March 16, 2018.

When Taiwanese Americans hosted a welcome dinner for Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in Los Angeles in 2016, Rep. Sherman said that President Tsai should be invited to come to Capitol Hill to address a joint session of Congress.

During the Asian Subcommittee hearing on March 19, 2021, the Congressman suggested that Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu be invited to a committee hearing – “virtually” if necessary.

Come join this exciting 3rd installment of “The View from Capitol Hill” on July 17 and show the Congressman our passion and love for Taiwan.

Feel free to submit your questions to the Congressman beforehand HERE.

Submit a Question

Speakers

U.S. Representative Brad Sherman

Moderator:
Coen Blaauw (FAPR ED)

The event is for FAPA members only. If you are not an active FAPA member, please applying or renewing your membership before registering for the event.

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]]> 7944 Episode II: Three Pieces of Taiwan Legislation Currently Before Congress https://fapa.org/episode-ii-three-pieces-of-taiwan-legislation-currently-before-congress/ https://fapa.org/episode-ii-three-pieces-of-taiwan-legislation-currently-before-congress/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:13:45 +0000 https://fapa.org/?p=7079 【Online Event】During our May 15 event we will hear from Congressional staff and Taiwan specialists about the bills, and why their content is important for Taiwan and for Taiwanese Americans. We will especially zero in on S811 - the Taiwan Fellowship Act, HCR21 calling for U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic relations, and HR2103 which designates Taiwan as a NATO PLUS member.

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May 15, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday

View from Capitol Hill Series

RSVP Closed

RSVP is required to join the event.

Unfortunately Not Open To The Press

Multiple pieces of Taiwan legislation have been introduced in both houses of Congress just in the past months. During our May 15 event we will hear from Congressional staff and Taiwan specialists about the bills, and why their content is important for Taiwan and for Taiwanese Americans. 

We will especially zero in on S811 – the Taiwan Fellowship Act, HCR21 calling for U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic relations, and HR2103 which designates Taiwan as a NATO PLUS member.

Join Mac Zimmerman, Office of Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Chris Fernandez, Office of Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), and Richard Pearson, Founder of the Taiwan Fellowship Act campaign, for a fruitful discussion.

Speakers

  • Mac Zimmerman, Office of Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI)
  • Chris Fernandez, Office of Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA)
  • Richard Pearson, Founder of Taiwan Fellowship Act campaign

Moderator

  • Coen Blaauw, ED of Formosan Association for Public Relations

May 15, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday

RSVP Closed
Multiple pieces of Taiwan legislation have been introduced in both houses of Congress just in the past months. During our May 15 event, we will hear from Congressional staff and Taiwan specialists about the bills, and why their content is important for Taiwan and for Taiwanese Americans.

We will especially zero in on S811 – the Taiwan Fellowship Act, HCR21 calling for U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic relations, and HR2103 which designates Taiwan as a NATO PLUS member.

Join Mac Zimmerman, Office of Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Chris Fernandez, Office of Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), and Richard Pearson, Founder of the Taiwan Fellowship Act campaign, for a fruitful discussion.
Speakers

Mac Zimmerman
Office of Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI)
Chris Fernandez
Office of Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA)
Richard Pearson
Founder of Taiwan Fellowship Act campaign
Moderator:
Coen Blaauw (FAPR ED)

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]]> https://fapa.org/episode-ii-three-pieces-of-taiwan-legislation-currently-before-congress/feed/ 1 7079 Episode I: US-Taiwan Policy under the Trump and Biden Administrations https://fapa.org/episode-i-us-taiwan-policy-under-the-trump-and-biden-administrations/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:42:00 +0000 https://fapa.org/?p=7059 【Online Event】Learn US-Taiwan Relations under Trump and Biden administration with GMU professor Gerrit van der Wees, DPP mission in the US Mike Fonte, and RAND Senior Political Scientist Scott Harold.

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March 20, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday

View from Capitol Hill Series

This event is open to public and RSVP is not required.

Learn US-Taiwan Relations under Trump and Biden administration with GMU professor Gerrit van der Wees, DPP mission in the US Mike Fonte, and RAND Senior Political Scientist Scott Harold.

Speakers

  • Gerrit van der Wees, Adjunct Professor at George Mason University
  • Mike Fonte, Director at DPP Mission in the US
  • Scott Harold, Senior Political Scientist at RAND Corp.

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