Wittman, a Republican congressman from Virginia and a member of the US-China Strategic Competition Special Committee, revealed that he and other members of the committee are planning a trip to Taiwan. He also mentioned that the delegation may hold a hearing in Taiwan.

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The committee will be officially operational at the end of this month

[Compiled by Sun Yuqing/Comprehensive Report] As the Chinese high-altitude reconnaissance balloon incident increased US-China tensions, "Nikkei Asia" reported on the 12th that the Select Committee on US-China Strategic Competition of the US House of Representatives is expected to officially start operation at the end of this month and is discussing the appointment of a delegation Visit Taiwan and do not rule out hearings in Taiwan.

A strong signal of support for Taiwan must be sent to China

According to reports, Wittman, a Republican congressman from Virginia and a member of the US-China Strategic Competition Special Committee, revealed that he and other committee members are planning a trip to Taiwan because it is necessary to convey to China the signal that the US Congress strongly supports Taiwan. .

Wittmann also mentioned that the delegation may hold hearings in Taiwan.

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Wittmann did not specify the timing of his visit to Taiwan, but mentioned that the delegation is expected to visit Southeast Asia around the end of March and will also consider visiting Japan at that time.

After the trip, the delegation will put forward a report on China based on the experience during the visit, and will also hold public hearings and launch a series of investigations.

Committee discusses sending delegation to Taiwan

The U.S.-China Special Committee will examine the CCP's actions from a wide range of issues including national security, the economy and human rights, and will also make policy recommendations related to China to other House committees.

Republican congressman Gallagher of Wisconsin and chairman of the US-China Select Committee said last month that he would pay attention to the US$18 billion arms sale to Taiwan that had been approved but was delayed.

In addition, Congressman McCall of Texas and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee also plans to lead a cross-party delegation to visit Taiwan this spring.

"The chairman is undoubtedly planning a trip to Asia aimed at strengthening alliances with key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, and he is hopeful that Taiwan will be included in the itinerary," said a Republican aide.

Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives McCarthy also told the media at the beginning of the month that he intends to follow in the footsteps of former Democratic speaker Pelosi to visit Taiwan, "I don't think China can dictate where I can go."