The Military Commission of the US Senate and House of Representatives reached a consensus on the National Defense Authorization Act to ban the export of defense products to the Hong Kong police

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Author: Cheng Yihua

2020-12-04 23:50

Last update date: 2020-12-04 23:50

The U.S. Senate and House Armed Services Committee reached a consensus on the content of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act on December 2. According to a summary published on December 3, the bill requires the prohibition of the export of defense goods, services and ammunition to the Hong Kong police. The bill is also called We must support Taiwan and help Taiwan maintain sufficient self-defense capabilities.

The bill must be passed by the Senate and House of Representatives before it is sent to the White House for signature by the President.

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reached a consensus on the National Defense Authorization Act, and its content has attracted attention.

The picture shows US President Donald Trump (Getty) in the White House on December 3

According to a summary released by the Republican Caucus of the Military Commission, the National Defense Authorization Act supports the "defense of Hong Kong" and proposes to prohibit the export of defense goods, services and ammunition to the Hong Kong police.

Regarding Taiwan, the bill stated that it would support the United States in assisting Taiwan in developing necessary and prepared modern defense capabilities. It also requires the Department of Defense to submit an annual report stating the progress of its strategic goal to prevent competitors from confronting defense partners.

The bill also mentions the need to prevent China's industrial espionage activities, requires Chinese military companies in the United States to increase transparency, and also protects the US defense industry supply chain and key research.

The bill also mentions the "Pacific Deterrence Initiative" (Pacific Deterrence Initiative), which provides US$2.2 billion in funding to establish a new plan to enhance US power, modernize, and enhance US attitude and capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. It also refers to assisting US allies and partners to stop China’s malicious behavior.

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