Sec. 1247. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON TAIWAN

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## SEC. 1247 STATEMENT OF POLICY ON TAIWAN ###

(a)Statement of Policy Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et. seq.), it shall be the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist a fait accompli that would jeopardize the security of the people on Taiwan. ###

(b)Definition In this section, the term “fait accompli” refers to the resort to force by the People’s Republic of China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before the United States can respond effectively.

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Congressional findings and declaration of policy
§ 3301

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Sec. 1247

STATEMENT OF POLICY ON TAIWAN

U.S.C.§ 3301

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