This bill defined U.S. relations with Taiwan following President Carter's decision to break official ties with Taiwan and establish full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. The Taiwan Relations Act ensures that the U.S. relationship with Taiwan continues unofficially through the establishment of the American Institute in Taiwan. The bill also committed the United States to make available to Taiwan the arms necessary to defend itself. The congressional debate focused on China's human rights record and U.S.-China relations following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Description Approves the extension of non-discriminatory treatment to Chinese products.
Description Approves the extension of non-discriminatory treatment to Chinese products. 53 Congress overwhelmingly approved H.Con. The Clinton administration bowed to congressional pressure and granted President Lee a visa. China responded by recalling its ambassador the United States. Description Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should promptly indicate that the United States will welcome a private visit by President Lee to his alma mater, Cornell University, and will welcome a transit stop by President Lee in Anchorage, Alaska, to attend the USA-ROC Economic Council Conference.