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HR 3180119th CongressIntroduced
Taiwan Representative Office Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Defense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill directs the Secretary of State to negotiate renaming the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. to the 'Taiwan Representative Office,' enhancing de facto diplomatic recognition while explicitly maintaining the U.S.'s official non-recognition policy toward Taiwan.
Key Points
- 1Directs the Secretary of State to negotiate renaming Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to 'Taiwan Representative Office'.
- 2Aligns with the Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances to strengthen symbolic diplomatic ties without formal recognition.
- 3Clarifies that the name change does not restore diplomatic relations or alter the U.S.'s stance on Taiwan's international status.
Impact Areas
U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic relationsTaipei Economic and Cultural Representative OfficeU.S. Government documentation and legal referencesInternational policy frameworks regarding Taiwan
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