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".

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."