Overview

• John Bolton advocated for the U.S. and Taiwan to strengthen their relationship in response to China's aggression.
• Bolton said national security teams should create plans in case China attacks Taiwan.
• Bolton warned China and Russia of consequences if they take action against Taiwan.
• Bolton suggested isolating China economically if it attacks Taiwan.
• The U.S. and Taiwan have had a close relationship, but Bolton said the U.S. has a $19 billion backlog of arms sales to Taiwan that must be resolved.