To clarify the legal basis for the position of the United States on sovereignty over Taiwan and distinguish such position from the People’s Republic of China’s one China principle, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · December 30, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Taiwan Status Diplomacy Act
This bill directs the Department of State to issue a legal opinion detailing the reasoning supporting the position of the United States regarding Taiwan's sovereignty and U.S. nonrecognition of China's territorial claim over Taiwan. The State Department must also conduct diplomatic efforts to inform and persuade countries of the legal reasoning supporting the position of the United States regarding Taiwan's status.
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