Bill > HRes971

This resolution condemns the People's Republic of China's (PRC) aggressive and coercive actions against Japan in response to Japanese statements about Taiwan, while reaffirming the United States' strong commitment to its alliance with Japan. Specifically, the resolution highlights a series of provocative actions by China, including diplomatic pressure, economic coercion, and military intimidation following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's comments about potential Taiwan conflict scenarios. These actions included a PRC travel advisory causing significant tourism losses, reimposing seafood import bans, threatening diplomatic statements, and military provocations such as naval and air force movements near Japanese territories. The resolution condemns these actions, supports Japan's sovereignty and right to express views on regional issues without fear of retaliation, and calls on China to cease its coercive practices. It also urges the U.S. President to work with Indo-Pacific partners to counter such diplomatic and economic pressures, reaffirms the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region based on international law and peaceful dispute resolution, and commits to strengthening regional cooperation to deter aggression and maintain stability.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/971/all-info