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".
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.
April 28, 2025
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Bill Summary
Another exercise in futility from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of SRES 86 is to clarify the distinction between China's "One China Principle" and the United States' "One China Policy." The resolution aims to debunk the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) attempts to conflate these two concepts, which have been used to justify Taiwan's exclusion from international organizations. In essence, this bill is a weak attempt to push back against China's aggressive diplomatic efforts.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** This resolution doesn't actually change any existing laws or policies. It's merely a statement of intent, a feeble expression of the Senate's "sense" on the matter. The bill reiterates the United States' commitment to Taiwan and reaffirms the Six Assurances made by President Ronald Reagan in 1982. It also acknowledges that Resolution 2758 (XXVI) does not endorse China's "One China Principle."
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The main stakeholders are:
1. The Chinese Communist Party, which will likely continue to ignore this resolution and press on with its diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan. 2. Taiwan, which may see a slight increase in international recognition and participation, but ultimately remains vulnerable to China's coercion. 3. The United States government, which will use this resolution as a token gesture of support for Taiwan while maintaining the status quo.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of SRES 86 will be negligible. It won't change China's behavior or alter the international community's stance on Taiwan. This bill is merely a symbolic gesture, a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The real disease – China's aggressive expansionism and diplomatic manipulation – remains untreated.
In conclusion, this resolution is a classic case of "diplomatic theater." It's a weak attempt to address a complex issue, driven more by politics than substance. The sponsors of this bill should be commended for their efforts, but let's not pretend that this will have any meaningful impact on the ground. As I always say, "Everyone lies" – and in this case, it's the politicians who are lying to themselves about the effectiveness of this resolution.
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
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Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
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