Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States "One China Policy".

International Affairs
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Introduced on May 15, 2024 by James Risch

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Legislation Details

  • Expresses the Senate’s stance on UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and its implications for Taiwan.
  • Notes that Resolution 2758 recognized the PRC as the representative of China in the UN but did not address Taiwan’s political status.
  • Highlights the PRC’s misrepresentation of Resolution 2758 to support its claims over Taiwan.
  • Clarifies that the U.S. “One China Policy” acknowledges the PRC’s position but does not take a stance on Taiwan’s sovereignty.
  • Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to a peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues without pressuring Taiwan.
  • Distinguishes between the U.S. “One China Policy” and the PRC’s “One China Principle.”
  • Asserts that Resolution 2758 does not endorse the PRC’s claims regarding Taiwan.
  • Opposes the PRC’s coercive tactics against nations engaging with Taiwan.
  • Supports Taiwan’s diplomatic relationships and participation in international organizations.
  • Encourages collaboration with allies to counter the PRC’s narratives about Resolution 2758.

Last updated 11/13/2024