22 U.S.C. § 3302 — Implementation of United States policy with regard to Taiwan

(a) Defense articles and services In furtherance of the policy set forth in section 3301 of this title , the United States will make available to Taiwan^* such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability. (b) Determination of Taiwan’s defense needs The President and the Congress must determine the nature and quantity of such defense articles and services based solely upon their judgment of the needs of Taiwan, under procedures established by law. Such determination of Taiwan’s defense needs must include review by United States military authorities in connection with recommendations to the President and the Congress. (c) United States response to threats to Taiwan or dangers to United States interests The President is directed to inform the Congress promptly of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom. The President and the Congress must determine, under constitutional processes, appropriate action by the United States in response to any such danger.