H. CON. RES. 270

    On 9 June 1998, the House of Representatives voted 411-0 in favor of H. Con. Res. 270.

105th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. CON. RES. 270

Acknowledging the positive role of Taiwan in the current Asian financial crisis and affirming the support of the American people for peace and stability on the Taiwan Strait and security for Taiwan's democracy.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 30, 1998

Mr. SOLOMON (for himself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. COX of California) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 10, 1998

Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Acknowledging Taiwan's desire to play a positive role in the current Asian financial crisis and affirming the support of the American people for peace and stability on the Taiwan Strait and security for Taiwan's democracy.

Whereas the President of the United States has announced he intends to travel to Beijing in June 1998 to discuss the common interests of the United States and the People's Republic of China;

Whereas the American people desire strong relations with the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait;

Whereas it is the policy of the United States Government to take all necessary action to ensure peace and stability on the Taiwan Strait, while continuing mutually beneficial trade relations with Taiwan's vibrant economy;

Whereas the American people have repeatedly welcomed and supported democracy for the people of Taiwan;

Whereas Taiwan set an example for democratization in the region having successfully held free and fair elections at the local and national level and encouraging the development of democratic institutions;

Whereas the American people seek to promote economic stability and growth amidst the current financial turmoil in the Asia-Pacific region;

Whereas Taiwan's economy has weathered the current Asian financial crisis better than others in the region;

Whereas Taiwan has proposed to use various means to help stabilize the economies of many of its neighbors, including possibilities for action by the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum of which it is a member;

Whereas Taiwan has expressed its willingness to provide financial assistance to its neighbors;

Whereas in the spring of 1996, the political leadership of the People's Republic of China used provocative military maneuvers, including missile launch exercises in the Taiwan Strait, in an attempt to intimidate the people of Taiwan during their historic, free, and democratic presidential election;

Whereas officials of the People's Republic of China refuse to renounce the use of force against the people on Taiwan;

Whereas the use of force, and the threat to use force, by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan undermines regional stability; and

Whereas a senior United States executive branch official has again recently called upon the People's Republic of China to renounce any use of force against Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it  

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that--

(1) the United States abides by all previous understandings of a `one China' policy and its abiding interest in a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan Straits issue; and

(2) the President of the United States should seek, at the June summit meeting this year in Beijing, a public renunciation by the People's Republic of China of any use of force, or threat to use force, against democratic Taiwan.

Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 1998.

Attest:

ROBIN H. CARLE,

Clerk.