Taiwan International Solidarity Act (Not yet reintroduced in 119th Congress)
On October 25, 1971, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 was adopted to resolve the question of “China’s representation” in the United Nations (U.N.) system by recognizing the representatives of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) government as “the only lawful representatives of China” to the U.N.
However, UNGA Resolution 2758 made no mention of Taiwan. It neither established nor recognized the PRC’s territorial sovereignty over Taiwan, nor did it grant the PRC government any right to represent Taiwan internationally. The resolution did not address the issue of “Taiwan’s representation” in the U.N. system, nor did it determine the legal or future status of Taiwan.
Despite this, the PRC has repeatedly distorted and misused UNGA Resolution 2758 to advance its unfounded “One China principle” and justify its increasing aggression toward Taiwan. This manipulation has led to significant injustices within the UN system, including Taiwan’s exclusion from UN membership and participation, the mislabeling of Taiwan as a “province” or “part” of China in UN references, and the discriminatory ban on Taiwanese passport holders and journalists from entering UN premises.
The “Taiwan International Solidarity Act” seeks to challenge the PRC’s false sovereignty claims over Taiwan through its mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758, and to support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Specifically, the Act would clarify that UN Resolution 2758 did not address Taiwan’s territorial sovereignty or its international representation, nor did it determine the relationship between Taiwan and the PRC.
We strongly urge the reintroduction and passage of this crucial legislation in the 119th Congress to counter China’s aggression, uphold fairness, and safeguard Taiwan’s international status and participation.