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MD HJ7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Szeliga

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Opposes the People's Republic of China's misuse of UN Resolution 2758 (adopted October 25, 1971) to delegitimize Taiwan and exclude its 23.5 million people from UN participation

  • Calls on the UN to stop using Resolution 2758 to deny Taiwan participation in UN institutions and to allow Taiwanese nationals and media access to UN buildings and events

  • Reaffirms that the U.S. One China Policy does not recognize PRC claims of control over Taiwan and is not equivalent to the Chinese Communist Party's "One China Principle"

  • Supports Taiwan's membership in international organizations where statehood is not required and encourages U.S. government efforts to counter China's false narratives about Resolution 2758

  • Directs copies be sent to Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Ferguson, House Speaker Jones, and Taiwan's representative to the United States

Legislative Description

Opposition to the People's Republic of China's Misuse of United Nations Resolution 2758 to Delegitimize Taiwan

General Assembly

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 3:00 p.m.

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Executive Nominations2/7/2025

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