US Lawmakers Draft Bipartisan Bills Backing Taiwan, Uyghur Rights

Lawmakers from both U.S. parties are preparing a set of bills aimed at increasing pressure on China over security and human-rights concerns, according to reports citing Senate aides. Draft legislation would expand military and economic support for Taiwan, while separate measures seek to address alleged abuses against Uyghurs in China’s Xinjiang region. The bipartisan effort underscores enduring congressional scrutiny of Beijing despite other flashpoints in the relationship, such as tariffs and technology restrictions. Details of the proposed assistance levels or sanctions have not yet been released, and the sponsors are still in discussions over timing for formal introduction.