WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to put Beijing on notice and ensure the United States has a coordinated sanctions strategy ready should the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) move to take physical or political control of Taiwan.
The legislation establishes an interagency task force, or “Tiger Team,” to evaluate existing and new sanctions authorities and other economic measures, identify PRC targets of such sanctions, and improve allied economic coordination to deter aggression against Taiwan.
“Xi Jinping has directed the People’s Liberation Army to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027. China has a plan. America should have one too,” said Rep. Young Kim. “Deterrence only works if our adversaries know we are prepared to act decisively. This bill sends a clear message to Beijing: any move against Taiwan will come with swift, coordinated, and devastating economic consequences.”
“China’s aggression threatens not just Taiwan, but the broader stability of the Indo-Pacific,” said Rep. Olszewski. I’m proud to co-lead this bill to ensure the United States is ready with a coordinated and effective response if Beijing uses force against Taiwan. The best way to prevent conflict is to be fully prepared before it starts.”
This legislation will establish a China Sanctions Task Force led by the State Department and Treasury Department to:
- Identify PRC-linked entities, industries, and individuals to target with sanctions in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan;
- Prepare coordinated sanctions and economic response strategies before a crisis occurs;
- Align sanctions planning and economic countermeasures with U.S. allies and partners;
- Assess gaps in U.S. sanctions authorities, enforcement capabilities, and interagency coordination;
- Develop mitigation tools, exemptions, and carve-outs to reduce unintended harm to American businesses and consumers;
- Provide recommendations to Congress on improving sanctions readiness and coordination against China.
Read bill text HERE.
