Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwans membership in international organizations.

Sponsor: Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican-WI)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Congress urges US to establish normal relations with Taiwan, boosting trade and global ties.

This bill would express Congress's view that the U.S. should treat Taiwan as an independent country. It would call for normal diplomatic ties, a free trade agreement, and support for Taiwan joining international groups. This would be a big shift from the current "One China Policy" that guides U.S. relations with Taiwan.

What Would Change

Today, the U.S. follows the "One China Policy," meaning it does not have normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and does not officially recognize Taiwan as an independent country. If this bill's recommendations were followed, the U.S. would officially recommend abandoning the "One China Policy," normalize diplomatic relations with Taiwan, pursue a free trade agreement, and actively advocate for Taiwan's full membership in international organizations.

Key Provisions

Calls for the President to treat Taiwan as an independent country, separate from the People's Republic of China.
Asks the President to set up normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, including exchanging ambassadors.
Urges the U.S. Trade Representative to start talks for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.
Recommends U.S. officials push for Taiwan to join the United Nations and other international groups.
Suggests ending rules that limit how U.S. and Taiwanese officials can talk and interact.

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwans membership in international organizations.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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