U.S. Congress Strongly Backs Taiwan Amid Rising Threats

Michael McCaul, Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discussed the threats faced by Taiwan with its new president. McCaul emphasized that the U.S. Congress is firmly supporting Taiwan and hopes for de-escalation in the region.

Michael McCaul, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said on Monday he had a sobering conversation with Taiwan's new president on threats the island faces.

McCaul, speaking at a press briefing, said the U.S. Congress is "strongly behind Taiwan and hopes things don't escalate over Taiwan".