(a) Statement of policyConsistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et. seq.), it shall be the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist a fait accompli that would jeopardize the security of the people on Taiwan.
(b) Fait accompli definedIn this section, the term “fait accompli” refers to the resort to force by the People’s Republic of China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before the United States can respond effectively.
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Title 22— FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 48A— TAIWAN ENHANCED RESILIENCE
SUBCHAPTER I— IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENHANCED DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN
§ 3353. International military education and training cooperation with Taiwan
§ 3354. Use of Special Defense Acquisition Fund
§ 3355. Multi-year plan to fulfill defensive requirements of military forces of Taiwan
§ 3356. Fast-tracking sales to Taiwan under foreign military sales program