Editing Six Assurances (section)

==Reaffirmation==
The [[State Department]] has reaffirmed the Six Assurances repeatedly.<ref>[http://2001-2009.state.gov/p/eap/rls/rm/2003/17796.htm U.S.-Taiwan Relations], [[U.S. Department of State]], February 14, 2003</ref>

On May 19, 2016, one day before [[Tsai Ing-wen]] assumed the [[President of the Republic of China|Presidency of the Republic of China]], U.S. Senators [[Marco Rubio]] ([[GOP|R]]-[[Florida|FL]]), a member of the [[Senate Foreign Relations Committee]] and [[Senate Select Committee on Intelligence]] and [[Bob Menendez]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]-[[NJ]]), former chair of the [[Senate Foreign Relations Committee]] and co-chair of the [[Senate Taiwan Caucus]], introduced a concurrent resolution reaffirming the [[Taiwan Relations Act]] and the “Six Assurances” as cornerstones of [[United States–Taiwan relations]].<ref>[https://www.menendez.senate.gov/news-and-events/press/menendez-rubio-six-assurances-continued-foundation-of-us-taiwan-relations Menendez, Rubio: "Six Assurances" Continued Foundation of U.S.-Taiwan Relations], Senator [[Bob Menendez]], May 19, 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/mobile/press-releases?ID=A3798D0D-F6AD-4538-ADC4-B85ACDEBA04E-33k Rubio, Menendez: ‘Six Assurances’ Continued Foundation Of U.S.-Taiwan Relations], Senator [[Marco Rubio]], May 19, 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/38 S.Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations.], [[Congress.gov]], May 19, 2016</ref>

The Republican Party Platform of the [[2016 Republican National Convention]] mentions the Six Assurances, stating, "We salute the people of Taiwan, with whom we share the values of democracy, human rights, a free market economy, and the rule of law. [[Taiwan–United States relations|Our relations]] will continue to be based upon the provisions of the [[Taiwan Relations Act]], and we affirm the Six Assurances given to Taiwan in 1982 by [[Ronald Reagan|President Reagan]]. We oppose any unilateral steps by either side to alter the status quo in the Taiwan Straits on the principle that all issues regarding the island’s future must be resolved peacefully, through dialogue, and be agreeable to the [[people of Taiwan]]. If China were to violate those principles, the United States, in accord with the Taiwan Relations Act, will help Taiwan defend itself. We praise efforts by the new government in Taipei to continue constructive relations across the Taiwan Strait and call on China to reciprocate. As a loyal friend of America, Taiwan has merited our strong support, including [[free trade agreement]] status, the timely sale of defensive arms including technology to build [[diesel submarines]], and full participation in the World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, and other multilateral institutions."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/media/documents/DRAFT_12_FINAL[1]-ben_1468872234.pdf|title=The 2016 Republican Party Platform|publisher=[[Republican National Committee]]|date=18 July 2016|accessdate=30 September 2019|page=48}}</ref>

The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act ({{USPL|115|409}}) states that it is the policy of the U.S. to enforce commitments to Taiwan consistent with the Six Assurances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=2,6,10,15,18&post=148030|title=Foreign Ministry thanks US for signing Asia Reassurance Initiative Act into law|publisher=[[Taiwan Today]]|date=2 January 2019|accessdate=1 September 2020}}</ref> As of September 2018, the [[Donald Trump]] administration "has stated that the U.S.-Taiwan relationship is also 'guided' by [the] 'Six Assurances'".<ref>[https://fas.org/sgp/crs/row/IF10275.pdf Taiwan: Select Political and Security Issues], [[Congressional Research Service]], September 17, 2018</ref>

In November 2020 U.S. Secretary of State [[Mike Pompeo]] stated “Taiwan has not been a part of China, and that was recognized with the work that the Reagan administration did to lay out the policies that the United States has adhered to now for three and a half decades, and done so under both administrations.” which was seen as invoking clause 5.<ref name="van der Wees 2020" >{{cite web |last1=van der Wees |first1=Gerrit |title=Has Taiwan Always Been Part of China? |url=https://thediplomat.com/2020/12/has-taiwan-always-been-part-of-china/ |website=thediplomat.com |publisher=The Diplomat |access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref>

The [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021]] reconfirmed the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the Six Assurances as the foundation for US-Taiwan relations.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chin-yeh |first1=Chiang |last2=Huang |first2=Frances |title=U.S. Congress proposes medical partnership with Taiwan |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202012040009 |website=focustaiwan.tw |date=4 December 2020 |publisher=Focus Taiwan |access-date=4 December 2020}}</ref>

On August 2, 2022, Speaker of the House, [[Nancy Pelosi]], in a statement from [[2022 visit by Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan|a visit to Taiwan]], made reference to the United States' continuing support of the TRA, Three Communiqués, and the Six Assurances.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pelosi |first=Nancy |title=Pelosi, Congressional Delegation Statement on Visit to Taiwan |url=https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/8222-2 |website=speaker.gov |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref>