A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.

In plain English

What this bill does

This bill would require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to allow members of Taiwan's armed forces and representatives from Taiwan or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to display the flag of Taiwan and corresponding military emblems or insignia in certain situations. These situations include wearing official uniforms, conducting ceremonies or functions, and appearing on State and Defense Department social media promoting engagements with Taiwan. The bill states it does not change the U.S. 'One China Policy.'

Who it affects

It would most directly affect Taiwanese dignitaries, service members, and TECRO representatives who visit or engage with the U.S., as well as the State and Defense Departments that host those engagements.

Key points

• •Directs State and Defense to permit display of Taiwan's flag and military insignia by Taiwanese officials and service members.
• •Applies to official uniforms, ceremonies or functions, and official department social media posts about Taiwan engagements.
• •Includes language stating the bill does not alter the U.S. 'One China Policy' or related agreements like the Taiwan Relations Act and the three Joint Communiques.
• •The reported version replaced references to the 'Republic of China' and 'sovereignty' with references to 'Taiwan.'
• •The bill has been reported with an amendment and placed on the Senate calendar.

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