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The speaker advocates bipartisan support for the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which aims to counter Chinas efforts to exclude Taiwan from international organizations and forums. The legislation builds on previous laws to enhance Taiwans global participation and strengthen U.S. diplomatic support. It highlights concerns over Chinas aggressive regional tactics and stresses the importance of Taiwans expertise and democratic governance for addressing global health and security challenges. The speaker calls for U.S. opposition to any intimidation or bullying against Taiwan.

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Center

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Foreign Policy, National Security and Counterterrorism

Date:

05-05-2025

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H1836-H1838

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Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the bipartisan Taiwan International Solidarity Act, to stand up for Taiwan's participation in international organizations against the backdrop of an emboldened and increasingly aggressive People's Republic of China (PRC). I thank Congresswoman Kim for her support for this bill. Our legislation responds to Beijing's persistent aggression by strengthening the TAIPEI Act of 2019, to clarify that United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 does not preclude the United States from using its voice, vote, and influence to resist the PRC's reckless campaign against Taiwan's rightful place on the world stage. The bipartisan Taiwan International Solidarity Act amends the TAIPEI Act of 2019, which passed by unanimous bipartisan support in a vote of 415-0. The Taiwan International Solidarity Act instructs the United States to use its voice, vote, and influence to resist Beijing's efforts to distort the decisions, language, policies, or procedures of international organizations regarding Taiwan. It encourages the United States to work with allies and partners to oppose the PRC's efforts to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships globally. It expands reporting requirements to include information relating to any prior or ongoing attempts by the PRC to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations as well as its critical ties and relationships with other countries. Over the past decade, the PRC has successfully weaponized a distorted interpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758 which recognizes the PRC as China's representative to that body in 1971. It is no secret that the PRC has leveraged its growing influence in the United Nations and international organizations to prevent Taiwan's meaningful participation in international forums and silence Taiwan's technical and scientific expertise. Delegates from Taiwan attended the World Health Assembly as non-voting observers from 2009 to 2016, but in 2016 the PRC successfully bullied enough member states to rescind that invitation. The denial of Taiwan's participation at the International Civil Aviation Organization poses a direct threat to aviation safety. Without member status at Interpol, Taiwan is denied access to crucial information that can be used to fight international criminal activity. We face unprecedented health and security threats here in the United States and abroad and Taiwan's distinct capabilities, public health expertise, democratic governance, and advanced technology underscore the need for this essential legislation. The PRC has made its malign intentions crystal clear; they have made ludicrous claims over the entire South China Sea. They have engaged in or threatened kinetic activity on the Indian border, Vietnamese border, and of course the Taiwan Strait. They have also recently increased their large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan threatening peace and stability in Taiwan and in the surrounding region. Any decision by the PRC to intimidate, bully, and exclude Taiwan will not be condoned or tolerated by the United States or the United States Congress. The United States, in spirit of the Taiwan Relations Act, must continue to reject any unilateral aggression against Taiwan, including within international organizations and bodies. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

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