Taiwan got a public show of bipartisan support from two members of Congress in Los Angeles, a positive sign for Taipei as it pushes for faster weapons deliveries and a trade deal.

• More than 800 guests, including US politicians and foreign diplomats, attended Taiwan's National Day reception in Los Angeles.
• Republican Young Kim, who chairs the House Asia-Pacific subcommittee, called support for Taiwan a bipartisan consensus and urged faster delivery of weapons Taiwan has already bought.
• She also pushed for new laws to deter China from military action against Taiwan, saying the US stands with Taiwan.
• Democrat Judy Chu said Taiwan has passed Germany to become America's fourth-largest trading partner, and backed a full free-trade deal plus a bill to stop double taxation.
• The event mixed politics with local color — the host office's chief pulled out a Dodgers cap to cheer on the city's playoff team.

Outlook: Expect continued congressional pressure for quicker arms shipments to Taiwan and slow progress on a US-Taiwan trade and tax agreement.