Taiwan's diplomatic outreach to Washington just got harder, as roughly a quarter of its Congressional allies are leaving after the US midterms.

• Ten of 38 Senate Taiwan Caucus members and 59 of 220 House caucus members are confirmed to be leaving Congress, with some races still uncounted.
• Taiwan's Foreign Ministry says it's already in talks with several newly elected lawmakers who want to join the caucuses, and some veteran members may seek chair positions.
• More progressive Democrats, who tend to know less about Taiwan, made gains this cycle, so Taiwan says it needs to invest extra effort courting that wing.
• Taiwan is racing to push a tax treaty with the US (to avoid double taxation) through Congress before the new session starts in January, likely by attaching it to a defense or spending bill, since finding a legislative vehicle is the main obstacle.

Outlook: If the tax treaty doesn't pass this session, Taiwan says securing bipartisan support for it will be the first priority when the new Congress convenes in January.