Trump signs defense law targeting China 3
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 includes mandatory reviews aimed at strengthening America’s relationship with Taiwan.
The US Director of National Intelligence is required to submit a report on China’s influence activities on Taiwan’s leadership election, scheduled for January next year, within 45 days after the event takes place.
The US has sent warships and military aircraft through the Taiwan Strait many times this year.
US President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 on December 20 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
The new law requires US authorities to submit reports on any Chinese military activities or military investments in the Arctic region.
The law also has provisions that delay the process of lifting sanctions against Chinese technology corporation Huawei.
The Act also requires the Department of Commerce to eliminate other security threats from Huawei before removing the company from the restricted list, and must submit a report on export licenses for Huawei granted to Congress in
The US Department of Commerce in May placed Huawei on the `Entity List`, including organizations and individuals involved in or at risk of carrying out activities contrary to US foreign and security interests.
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020, providing a budget of 738 billion USD, was passed by the US Senate on December 17 after the House of Representatives passed it last week.
Nguyen Tien (According to Reuters, SCMP)
