Young Oak Kim: “Thank you, Chairwoman Velazquez and Ranking Member Luetkemeyer for holding this important hearing.”

I welcomed Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its self-defense capabilities.

This is an unprecedented moment that demands strong U.S. leadership and close coordination with like-minded allies, like partners South Korea, Japan, to build effective joint deterrence.

America cannot allow Beijing to maintain its chokehold on the critical minerals that power our economy, our defense, and our modern lives.

We hope that the Legislative Yuan can send a strong demand signal to build and buy as many drones as possible, and do it quickly.