; security The terms issuer and security have the meanings given those terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c ). (7) National securities exchange The term national securities exchange means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange in accordance with section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f ). (8) Triggering event The term triggering event means any attempt by the Government of the People's Republic of China or any forces subject to the control of that Government to subject Taiwan to the control of the People's Republic of China, including though any of the following acts: (A) Engaging in armed aggression against Taiwan. (B) Invading the territory of Taiwan, including the mainland of Taiwan and any territories under its control, without regard to whether those territories are inhabited or not. (C) Blockading by sea or air the mainland of Taiwan or territories under its control. (D) Attempting to change the status of Taiwan or its government by force or coercive actions. (9) United states person The term United States person means— (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity