2 days Ago By Frank Fang
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation to counter communist China’s efforts to isolate Taiwan from the international community. “This bipartisan legislation ensures that we stand against Beijing’s weaponization of international organizations and in solidarity with the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan.” The legislation was passed by the House in the previous Congress in July 2023 and was never voted on in the Senate.
Taiwan is a de facto independent country with its own military, constitution, and a democratically elected government. Many countries, including the United States, have a “one China” policy, which asserts that there is only one sovereign state under the name “China.” The legislation would instruct U.
S. representatives in all international organizations to “use the voice, vote, and influence” to resist Beijing’s campaign to distort “decisions, language, policies, or procedures” concerning Taiwan. Additionally, the bill would encourage U.
S. allies and partners to oppose Beijing’s attempts to “undermine” Taipei’s relationships with diplomatic and non-diplomatic allies. The legislation is cosponsored by Reps.
Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Thomas Suozzi (D-N.
Y.), Dave Min (D-Calif.), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.
J.), Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Dina Titus (D-Nev.
), and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.).
“Taiwan will continue to cooperate closely with the United States and all like-minded nations to deepen partnerships on all fronts and do its utmost to contribute to addressing common global challenges,” the ministry added..
