Expressing the sense of the Congress that the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China not alter the current or future status of the Republic of China on Taiwan.

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Introduced

28 October 1997

Last action

9 November 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (PRC) does not alter the current and future status of Taiwan; (2) the future of Taiwan should be determined by peaceful means through a democratic process; and (3) the United States should assist in the defense of Taiwan in case of threats or military attack by the PRC.

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28 October 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
28 October 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
28 October 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 November 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/178
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