Nuclear Nonproliferation in Taiwan

Nuclear Nonproliferation in Taiwan in 2013

United States views on international law [1] in relation to Nuclear Nonproliferation in Taiwan: On December 20, 2013, President Obama made a determination pursuant to section 123b. of the Atomic Energy Act, regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the American Institute in Taiwan (“AIT”) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (“TECRO”) concerning the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 78 Fed. Reg. 80,447 (Dec. 31, 2013). Specifically, President Obama determined “that the performance of the Agreement will promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and security.” Id. Accordingly, President Obama approved the proposed agreement and authorized the U.S. Secretary of State to arrange for its execution. Id.

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1. Nuclear Nonproliferation in Taiwan in the Digest of United States Practice in International Law