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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States "One China Policy".

USA119th CongressHRES-148| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Tim Moore (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

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This House Resolution clarifies the distinction between United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and China's "One China Principle," asserting that the former did not address Taiwan's political status. Resolution 2758, passed in 1971, merely recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the legitimate representative of "China" at the United Nations, without taking a position on sovereignty over Taiwan. The resolution emphasizes that this UNGA resolution does not represent an international consensus on Taiwan's status and was not an endorsement of the PRC's claims. The resolution highlights that the PRC's "One China Principle" asserts that the PRC is the sole sovereign nation using the name "China" and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The PRC has been actively misrepresenting Resolution 2758 to claim international support for its sovereignty over Taiwan, using it as a tool to isolate Taiwan from global organizations and pressure other nations. In contrast, the United States' "One China Policy" acknowledges the PRC's position but does not take a stance on Taiwan's ultimate status, affirming that the issue should be resolved peacefully. The U.S. has also provided "Six Assurances" to Taiwan, reiterating that it has not changed its position regarding sovereignty over Taiwan. This resolution reaffirms that the U.S. policy is not equivalent to the PRC's "One China Principle." The resolution condemns the PRC's weaponization of Resolution 2758 to prevent Taiwan's meaningful participation in international fora, including the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. It notes instances where the UN has incorrectly cited Resolution 2758 to justify requiring PRC-issued identification for Taiwan citizens to access UN facilities. Ultimately, the resolution supports Taiwan's diplomatic allies, encourages strengthening partnerships with Taiwan, and advocates for Taiwan's membership or meaningful participation in international organizations. It urges the U.S. Government to work with partners to counter China's false narratives about Resolution 2758 and supports efforts by other countries to differentiate their policies from the "One China Principle."
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Timeline
Feb 21, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-86
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
  • February 21, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-86
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

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  • SRES 119-86: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
AsiaChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadInternational organizations and cooperationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwanVisas and passports

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States "One China Policy".

USA119th CongressHRES-148| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
This House Resolution clarifies the distinction between United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and China's "One China Principle," asserting that the former did not address Taiwan's political status. Resolution 2758, passed in 1971, merely recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the legitimate representative of "China" at the United Nations, without taking a position on sovereignty over Taiwan. The resolution emphasizes that this UNGA resolution does not represent an international consensus on Taiwan's status and was not an endorsement of the PRC's claims. The resolution highlights that the PRC's "One China Principle" asserts that the PRC is the sole sovereign nation using the name "China" and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The PRC has been actively misrepresenting Resolution 2758 to claim international support for its sovereignty over Taiwan, using it as a tool to isolate Taiwan from global organizations and pressure other nations. In contrast, the United States' "One China Policy" acknowledges the PRC's position but does not take a stance on Taiwan's ultimate status, affirming that the issue should be resolved peacefully. The U.S. has also provided "Six Assurances" to Taiwan, reiterating that it has not changed its position regarding sovereignty over Taiwan. This resolution reaffirms that the U.S. policy is not equivalent to the PRC's "One China Principle." The resolution condemns the PRC's weaponization of Resolution 2758 to prevent Taiwan's meaningful participation in international fora, including the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. It notes instances where the UN has incorrectly cited Resolution 2758 to justify requiring PRC-issued identification for Taiwan citizens to access UN facilities. Ultimately, the resolution supports Taiwan's diplomatic allies, encourages strengthening partnerships with Taiwan, and advocates for Taiwan's membership or meaningful participation in international organizations. It urges the U.S. Government to work with partners to counter China's false narratives about Resolution 2758 and supports efforts by other countries to differentiate their policies from the "One China Principle."
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Timeline
Feb 21, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-86
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
  • February 21, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-86
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Tim Moore (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-86: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadInternational organizations and cooperationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwanVisas and passports