A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Senator John Curtis arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, March 30, for a two-day visit. The delegation is scheduled to meet with senior Taiwanese leadership on March 30 and 31 to discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade and investment, and other issues of mutual interest.
Taiwan's Presidential Office warmly welcomed the visit, stating that the delegation's arrival represents a concrete demonstration of steadfast support for Taiwan. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) is scheduled to receive the delegation on March 30.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) noted that Senator Shaheen serves as a senior Democratic member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, while Senator Curtis leads the Republican contingent of the delegation. Also accompanying the group are Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen. AIT indicated the visit is part of a broader Senate delegation trip to the Indo-Pacific region.
Taiwan's Presidential Office spokesperson emphasized the close partnership between Taiwan and the United States across the areas of democratic values, regional security, and economic and trade cooperation, noting that amid a shifting international landscape, the continued deepening of the bilateral partnership not only contributes to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, but also strengthens the resilience of the global democratic community.
About the Delegation
Senator Shaheen is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Select Committee on Ethics.As the top-rankingwoman on both the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, she is a leading voice on critical foreign policy issues, advocating for legislation and actions that counter adversaries, strengthen key alliances, and bolster her state's role in national defense.
Senator Shaheen was also instrumental in passing the CHIPS and Science Act, authoring several provisions included in the final legislation. The landmark law establishes a comprehensive U.S. strategy — integrating strategic, economic, and diplomatic tools — to address the challenges posed by China and other global competitors.
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Senator Curtis has built an international reputation for his active role in advancing American energy solutions. He is committed to promoting policies that simultaneously unlock the United States' clean fuel potential, strengthen the national economy, enhance national security, ensure energy independence, and reduce global carbon emissions.
