Pumping up the Partnership: Taiwan-US Bills for Enhanced Engagement and Countering China's Misrepresentation
U.S. House bills praised by Taiwan for backing
Penned by Lee I-chia / Street Scribbler
Yesterday, the Presidential Office extended a hearty thanks to the US House of Representatives for the unanimous passage of two bills bolstering Taiwan-US engagement and upholding Taiwan's democracy, all while deepening bilateral ties.
One of the bills, the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, mandates the U.S. Department of State to review its engagement guidelines with Taiwan regularly, with reports to the US Congress outlining the guidelines and strategies to lift any self-imposed constraints on Taiwan-US interactions.
The other bill, the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, establishes that UN Resolution 2758 doesn't regard the matter of Taiwan's representation in the UN or related organizations. This clarification serves to counter China's manipulation of the resolution to isolate Taiwan on the international stage.
A thorough wink from the presidential office spokesperson Karen Kuo, insinuating China's insidious tactic in curtailing Taiwan's global space, proclaimed that the US House's resolute dedication sends a crystal-clear message against this subterfuge.
This bills' passage indicates a worldwide understanding of UN Resolution 2758's true intent, according to Kuo, underscoring the US' ardent backing for Taiwan's democratic worth and international participation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung echoed similar sentiments on Facebook, while adding that Taiwan fiercely remembers this camaraderie and trust and will persevere in cooperating with the US and like-minded nations to responsibly safeguard regional and global peace and stability.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hsiao Kuang-wei explained that the Taiwan International Solidarity Act effectively challenges China's malicious attempt to distort UN Resolution 2758 by obstructing Taiwan's involvement in international organizations. Furthermore, he emphasized that the resolution specifically recognized only the People's Republic of China as the China’s representative in the UN, leaving Taiwan's sovereignty unaddressed.
As Beijing continues to use a skewed "one China principle" to claim sovereignty over Taiwan, Hsiao contended that the act represents a tangible response from the US House, as it clearly clarifies the validity of Taiwan’s international position via legislation.
In essence, the Taiwan International Solidarity Act is a significant pebble in the pond, making waves across the international community by stoutly challenging China's distortion of UN Resolution 2758 and garnering support for Taiwan's rightful place in global affairs.
- The Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which has been passed, challenges China's manipulation of UN Resolution 2758 by emphasizing that the resolution does not decide Taiwan's representation in international organizations.
- The unanimous passage of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act in the US House of Representatives has deepened bilateral ties and mandates the U.S. Department of State to review its engagement guidelines with Taiwan regularly.
- The Bipartisan support for these bills indicates a global understanding of UN Resolution 2758's true intent, supporting Taiwan's democratic worth and international participation.
- The Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act serves to counter China's attempts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage by outlining guidelines and strategies to lift any self-imposed constraints on Taiwan-US interactions.
- As China continues to boldly claim sovereignty over Taiwan using a skewed "one China principle," the Taiwan International Solidarity Act is a tangible response from the US House, clarifying Taiwan’s international position and gathering support for its rightful place in global affairs.
