He said he also assumed ... we have an obligation related to the Taiwan Relations Act and with regard to the defense buildup of Taiwan, or any weapons sales that are pending to the Republic of China, the problem is caused by the Chinese missile buildup, which continues apace, and which we believe is the primary driver for tensions in the Strait and our concerns there.
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