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Strengthening US Support for Taiwan's International Standing and UN Status.

This law strengthens US foreign policy by requiring American diplomats to actively oppose China's attempts to distort Taiwan's status within international organizations, such as the UN. It formally clarifies that a key historical UN resolution did not determine Taiwan's sovereignty or representation. While not directly impacting citizens' daily lives, it formalizes the US commitment to stability in the East Asia region.
Key points
The US must actively use its influence and vote in international bodies to resist China's efforts to undermine Taiwan's status.
The law clarifies that UN Resolution 2758 (1971) did not address Taiwan's sovereignty or representation, a crucial point for US policy.
It encourages US allies to oppose China's efforts to sever Taiwan's diplomatic and non-diplomatic partnerships globally.
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Print number: 118_S_2995
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-09-28