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US SR523
Resolution
AI Summary
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Opposes Chinese Communist Party claims of primary credit for Allied victory over Japan in World War II, characterizing this as "stolen valor" historical revisionism at the expense of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and U.S. Armed Forces
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Recognizes that the Republic of China and Chinese Nationalist forces (Kuomintang) bore the brunt of fighting against Japan in mainland China, with a 1939 report acknowledging only 3% of approximately 1,000,000 casualties were Communist forces
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Urges the U.S. Government to counter CCP propaganda through public diplomacy and calls on the Secretary of State to use U.S. influence at the UN and international organizations to counter historical distortions
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Acknowledges Japan's postwar transformation into a peace partner through its 1946 constitution, the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty (1951/1960), and its role in the Quad alliance for Indo-Pacific stability
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Supports Taiwan's efforts to strengthen diplomatic relationships and international organization participation consistent with the TAIPEI Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-135)
Legislative Description
A resolution expressing the opposition of the Senate to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regard to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in Asia.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8452-8453)
12/2/2025