U.S. Commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act

The United States, through the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), maintains loose but crucial commitments to Taiwan's security, especially amidst mounting pressures from China. The TRA expresses the U.S. interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the avoidance of military resolution. While the U.S. pledges to sell weapons to Taiwan and take unspecified actions in the event of a Chinese attack, the commitment remains strategic and open to interpretation. Potential misunderstandings between Taiwan, the U.S., and China highlight the challenges of navigating the ambiguous TRA, illustrating the delicate balance between commitments and international relations.