Washington, May 16 -- As strategic tensions with China continue to escalate, US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to formally enshrine the "six assurances" to Taiwan into law, a move that sends a clear signal to Beijing regarding Washington's long-standing policy of support for Taipei, Taipei Times reported.

The legislation, introduced by US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, seeks to codify the six principles first conveyed in 1982 by then-US President Ronald Reagan. Though reaffirmed multiple times by US administrations and Congress, the "six assurances" have never held the force of law.

"Taiwan is a vibrant democracy and a critical partner to the United States, and it deserves clarity and certainty when it comes to our com...