Sec. 531. TAIWAN

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## SEC. 531 TAIWAN In view of the self-defense needs of Taiwan, the Congress makes the following declarations: ####

(1)Sections 2 and 3 of the Taiwan Relations Act are reaffirmed.80 80For text, see page 1428. ####

(2)Section 3 of the Taiwan Relations Act take primacy over statements of United States policy, including communiques, regulations, directives, and policies based thereon. ####

(3)In assessing the extent to which the People's Republic of China is pursuing its “fundamental policy” to strive peacefully to resolve the Taiwan issue, the United States should take into account both the capabilities and intentions of the People's Republic of China. ####

(4)The President should on a regular basis assess changes in the capabilities and intentions of the People's Republic of China and consider whether it is appropriate to adjust arms sales to Taiwan accordingly.