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WV SR64

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 (adopted October 25, 1971) only determined which government would represent "China" at the UN, not Taiwan's political status or sovereignty
  • The People's Republic of China misuses Resolution 2758 to exclude Taiwan from UN institutions, agencies like ICAO and Interpol, and to prevent Taiwanese nationals and media from accessing UN facilities
  • The U.S. "One China Policy" differs from China's "One China Principle" — the U.S. does not recognize PRC claims over Taiwan and takes no position on Taiwan's sovereignty
  • The West Virginia Senate calls on the UN to stop using Resolution 2758 to deny Taiwan international participation and urges the U.S. to counter China's false narratives about the resolution
  • The resolution marks 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the United States and 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election, affirming shared democratic values

Legislative Description

Opposing China’s Misuse of UN Resolution 2758

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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