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S.Res. 114 (105th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China not alter the current or future status of Taiwan as a free and democratic country.
Introduced
31 July 1997
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Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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14 January 2025
Summary
Declares 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 in accordance with the principle of self-determination; 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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 July 1997
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 July 1997
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 July 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-resolution/114
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/sres/114