TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the US House of Representatives on Tuesday for passing two Taiwan-related bills.

On Monday, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act and the Taiwan International Solidarity Act. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) thanked the White House and Congress for their continued bipartisan support of Taiwan.

The Taiwan Assurances Implementation Act requires the US Secretary of State to regularly review the State Department’s guidelines for relations with Taiwan, including any subsequent related documents. The guidance must be reviewed at least once every five years, and a report must be submitted to Congress within 90 days of the review's completion.

The Taiwan International Solidarity Act says that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not address the issue of representation of Taiwan in the UN or any related organizations, nor does it take a position on China-Taiwan relations or contain any statement on Taiwan's sovereignty. The act says the US opposes any action intended to change Taiwan's status without the consent of the Taiwanese.

The legislation requires the US government to instruct its representatives in various international organizations to advocate that these organizations resist China's attempts to distort decisions, language, policies, or procedures regarding Taiwan. It encourages US allies and partners to oppose China's attempts to undermine Taiwan's official diplomatic relations and partnerships with other countries.

Lin noted that the bill's passage follows the Trump administration's strong criticism of China at the UN Security Council for misusing UNGA Resolution 2758 to exclude Taiwan from the international body. The minister called on the international community to continue to take concrete actions to counter China's misinterpretation of the resolution.

Lin said the ministry will carefully monitor the bill’s progress and continue close communication with Congress and the White House to deepen the Taiwan-US partnership.