Sec. 1236. Maritime capabilities of Taiwan and its contribution to regional peace and stability

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Not later than April 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that contains the following: A description and assessment of the posture and readiness of elements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army expected or available to threaten the maritime or territorial security of Taiwan, including an assessment of— the undersea and surface warfare capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Navy in the littoral areas in and around the Taiwan Strait; the amphibious and heavy sealift capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Navy; the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force to establish air dominance over Taiwan; and the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Second Artillery Corps to suppress or destroy the forces of Taiwan necessary to defend the security of Taiwan.

A description and assessment of the posture and readiness of elements of the armed forces of Taiwan expected or available to maintain the maritime or territorial security of Taiwan, including an assessment of— the undersea and surface warfare capabilities of the navy of Taiwan; the land-based anti-ship cruise missile capabilities of Taiwan; and other anti-access or area-denial capabilities, such as mines, that contribute to the deterrence of Taiwan against actions taken to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means.

The report required by subsection

(a)may be submitted in classified or unclassified form. It is the sense of Congress that— the United States, in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act ( Public Law 96–8 ), should continue to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; the growth and modernization of the People’s Liberation Army, including its focus on preparing for potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait [which] appears to remain the principal focus and primary driver of China’s military investment , as noted in the 2013 Office of the Secretary of Defense Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China, requires greater attention to the needed defense capabilities of Taiwan; and the United States should consider opportunities to help enhance the maritime capabilities and nautical skills of the Taiwanese navy that can contribute to Taiwan’s self-defense and to regional peace and stability, including extending an invitation to Taiwan to participate in the 2014 Rim of the Pacific international maritime exercise in non-combat areas such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

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Sec. 1236

Maritime capabilities of Taiwan and its contribution to regional peace and stability

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