CODEL Led By Rep Mike Rogers Arrives In Taiwan

MNI London: Bloomberg has reported that a Congressional Delegation led by Rep Mike Rogers (R-AL) has arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit to the island which is reportedly set to include a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday.

• Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and key GOP China hawk, penned a letter to President Biden in April with other high-ranking Republicans urging the Biden administration to do more to arm Taiwan.
• The letter read: "We must be willing to accept the tension that comes with supporting Taiwan amidst China's threats and aggression, and we must match words with actions. Using every authority, we must arm and equip Taiwan to make it a stronger and more capable partner - which will only help the United States' national and economic security."
• With the United States Congress on recess until the second week of July, more Congressional delegations to Taiwan may be expected as lawmakers seek to bolster their credentials on China, a rare issue which has broad bipartisan support in Congress.