Sec. 202. Anticipatory planning and annual review of the United States strategy to defend Taiwan
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 10 years, the Secretary of Defense shall— conduct a classified review of the United States strategy to defend Taiwan; and share the results of such review with the Chairman and Ranking Member of the appropriate committees of Congress. The review conducted pursuant to subsection
(a)shall include— an assessment of Taiwan’s current and near-term capabilities, United States force readiness, and the adequacy of the United States strategy to enable the defense of Taiwan; a detailed strategy of denial to defend Taiwan against aggression by the People’s Liberation Army, including an effort to seize and hold the island of Taiwan; a comprehensive assessment of risks to the United States and United States interests, including readiness shortfalls that pose strategic risk; a review of indicators of the near-term likelihood of the use of force by the People’s Liberation Army against Taiwan; and a list of military capabilities, including capabilities that enable a strategy of denial, that— would suit the operational environment and allow Taiwan to respond effectively to a variety of contingencies across all potential phases of conflict involving the People’s Liberation Army; and would reduce the threat of conflict, thwart an invasion, and mitigate other risks to the United States and Taiwan.