Formosan Association for Public Affairs

FAPA: Lai’s Visit Would Advance Normalization of US-Taiwan Ties & Uphold the Taiwan Travel Act🧵 FAPA Nat'l Pres. Dr. Su-Mei Kao: “High-level visits are fully consistent with the Taiwan Travel Act, which FAPA actively championed.” Full statement: fapa.org/2025-0730-lai-… 1/

"These visits will reaffirm the United States’ enduring commitment to Taiwan’s democracy, advance the normalization of U.S.-Taiwan relations, and promote more meaningful cooperation with this vital Indo-Pacific partner," Dr. Kao said. Fin/

Dr. Kao concluded by stressing that FAPA continues to urge the President @realDonaldTrump and @SecRubio to meet with @ChingteLai. High-level meetings between the US and Taiwan would deliver a clear signal that China cannot dictate the terms of US engagement with Taiwan. 6/

During the @NATSAconf 2025 conference, we asked the panelists in @globaltaiwans's career talk about their proudest career accomplishments. This episode features Adrienne Wu and Ben Sando of GTI, Henry Tsai of @FAPA_HQ and Richard Haddock of @gwusigurcenter.

References The Diplomat: thediplomat.com/.../great-reca… Nikkei Asia: asia.nikkei.com/.../Taiwan-s-h…... Reuters: reuters.com/.../taiwans-re… Guardian: theguardian.com/.../total-reca…... Central News Agency: cna.com.tw/news/aipl/2025… Central News Agency: cna.com.tw/news/aipl/2025…

🔍 Stay tuned: July 26 marks the first wave of votes. Seven more lawmakers could face recall in August. Taiwan’s democracy is being tested—and defended—from within. 11/

On July 26, Taiwan will hold its largest-ever coordinated recall vote, targeting dozens of pro-China legislators. Our article breaks down this citizen-led movement. fapa.org/2025-0724-grea… Here are the key points: 🧵 1/