H.Con.Res.340 - Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of Taiwan should be able to conduct referenda votes free from intimidation or threat of force.
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Latest Action · November 21, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Taiwanese people, and not the Government of the People's Republic of China, should: (1) have exclusive responsibility for determining the future of Taiwan; and (2) be able to conduct referenda on issues that will have a direct effect on their quality of life, free from intimidation or threat of force.
Urges the United States to support Taiwan as a blossoming democracy, including its adoption of such democratic practices as the use of referenda votes.
Urges the United States to: (1) continue to be a strong supporter of Taiwanese membership in the World Health Organization (WHO); and (2) raise the issue of Taiwanese referenda votes, and membership in the WHO, at future meetings with Chinese officials.
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