Lawmakers on both parties introduced a resolution on Thursday reporting US support for Taiwan.
Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have come to the bill to counter Beijing's “one Chinese Principles” and other efforts aimed at blocking Taiwan's diplomatic participation in international relations .
“Let's be very clear about one thing. The US does not recognize China's claims against Taiwan,” said Sen. James Riche (R-Idaho), chairman of the Diplomatic Relations Panel.
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“Again, the Chinese government has tried to trick the world and destroy the United Nations for its own purposes, but seeing these malignant tactics, it supports its Taiwanese friends,” he added.
This bill – co-hosted by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a ranking member of the committee, and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Chris Koons (D-del.) – “Chinese ' One China Principles” and the US “One China Policy”. ”
The Chinese Communist Party's “one Chinese principle” believes that Taiwan is an inviolable part of China, and that the island will one day be united with the mainland.
Meanwhile, “one China policy” does not support Beijing's position, but acknowledges that there is only one Chinese government, and that it alienates the US from having official diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It's.
Lawmakers have allegedly used the 1971 UN resolution inappropriately, allowing the People's Republic to seat in Parliament and assert Breakaway Island.
“recent years, [People’s Republic of China] It links Resolution 2758 to “one Chinese Principles,” claiming that Resolution 2758 addresses the issue of Taiwan's sovereignty. The bill accepts “one Chinese principle,” claiming that the UN resolution “does not represent an international consensus” on China's claims against Taiwan.
Former Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said at a 2024 hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the UN resolution “described as a tool.” [that China uses] For some reason, we argue that Taiwan's status is illegal. ”
The Senate bill accused the 53-year-old resolution of “weaponizing” Taiwan “to isolate Taiwan and prevent meaningful participation” in the United Nations and other international groups, strengthening Beijing's claims on the island. .
At least ten countries, including Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, the Solomon Islands and Burkina Faso, have committed diplomatic relations with Taiwan after being “induced or pressured” by the 1971 UN order of China's abuse. I've reduced it. Legislator.
The Senate resolution “reaffirms” that the United States “does not affirmatively recognize the claims of Taiwan and the People's Republic of China that controls its outer islands,” and that “UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 has not been approved. emphasis: PRC's “One Chinese Principles.” ”
It also condemns countries that “bigly suspect” of China's use of “one Chinese principle,” accepts claims against Taiwan and reaffirms its support for the island membership of international organizations.
The resolution encourages the Trump administration to “work with partners on joint efforts to counter China's false narratives regarding resolution 2758.”
The House of Representatives also joined the resolutions that include Young Kim (R-Calif) and Ami Bella (D-Calif). (R-Mich.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) serve as chairman and ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party's Select Committee.
The resolution “recognizes” some degree of control in China, rather than taking a final position on Taiwan's position.
The law comes in just days after the Trump administration removed the phrase “doesn't support Taiwan's independence” from the State Department fact sheet on Taiwan, causing Chinese officials to infuriate.
“We urge Taiwan to stop bakhoning and support for independence and avoid further damage to China-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One Guo Ziak told reporters Monday when asked about the changes.
Earlier this month, President Trump slapped 10% tariffs on Chinese goods in an effort to stop the Communist government from the US from killing the fatal fentanyl flow.
