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 Secretary of Defense to allow members of Taiwan's armed forces and representatives from Taiwan or TECRO to display the flag of Taiwan and the related emblems or insignia of military units. These displays would be permitted when wearing official uniforms, conducting ceremonies or functions, and in State Department and Defense Department social media posts promoting engagements with Taiwan. The bill states that it does not change the long-standing One China Policy of the United States.

Who it affects

It would most directly affect Taiwanese government officials, diplomats, and service members interacting with the U.S. government, as well as the State and Defense Departments that would be required to permit these displays.

Key points

• •Directs the State and Defense Departments to permit Taiwan's flag and military unit emblems/insignia in specified settings.
• •Covers uniforms, ceremonies or functions, and official U.S. government social media posts about engagements with Taiwan.
• •Includes an explicit statement that it does not alter the U.S. One China Policy.
• •The reported version replaces 'Republic of China (Taiwan)' and 'symbols of sovereignty' language with simpler references to 'Taiwan' and 'the flag of Taiwan.'
• •The bill has been reported out of committee with an amendment and placed on the Senate calendar.

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