US-Taiwan Relations Stronger Than Ever with New Fellowship Program

This week, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a fellowship program increasing cooperation between the U.S. government and Taiwan. The Taiwan Fellowship Program will make it possible for U.S. officials to work at agencies and civic institutions alongside our nation’s partners in Taiwan. The fellowship will strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and brings the vision of the Taiwan Fellowship Act to life. Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China released the following statement:

"Bringing American and Taiwanese leaders together through people-to-people exchanges is crucial for protecting mutual security interests on both sides of the Pacific. This fellowship program is a win-win for the strong bilateral partnership between the United States and Taiwan. By investing in these ties, we send a powerful message to the CCP: America is working closely with our allies and partners in the region, and Taiwan does not stand alone."