WASHINGTON – This morning, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced the introduction of legislation to reject Chinese Communist Party diplomatic coercion.
"The America Supports Taiwan Act" is the 8th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds (R-FL) during the 119th Congress and has received the support of Representatives Mike Collins (R-GA), Barry Moore (R-AL), and Tom Tiffany (R-WI).
Specifically, this legislation: (1) Reconfirms the U.S. Government’s support of an independent Taiwan, even though Chinese coercion and persuasion continues to escalate; (2) Directs all federal agencies to use the term “Taiwan” instead of the “Chinese Taipei” nomenclature; (3) Requires all federal agencies to update their websites within 14 days after enactment.
“Taiwan is a key U.S. strategic partner despite Chinese claims over their sovereignty," said Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL). "It’s important that we shoot straight with the American people, the world, and call things what they are. The name ‘Chinese Taipei’ is nothing more than a tool of Beijing’s strategy of diplomatic coercion. The ‘America Supports Taiwan Act’ takes corrective action to stand with our partner and counter the encroachment of the Chinese Communist Party.”
“The federal government needs to stop deadnaming Taiwan," said Congressman Mike Collins (R-GA). "There is no reason why the United States, the greatest and most powerful nation on the globe, should allow Communist China to dictate the name of one of our greatest international allies. I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Byron Donalds' ‘America Supports Taiwan Act’ to back Taiwan’s fight for independence and recognize their official title as 'Taiwan,' not 'Chinese Taipei.'”
“As China attempts to increase their influence on the world’s stage, it has become clear their sights are set on Taiwan," said Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL). "It is time for the United States to show the people of Taiwan that we recognize their right to self-governance. I am proud to co-sponsor Representative Donalds’ bill which makes it clear that the United States stands firm against Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific."
