Source: Republic of China Taiwan
March 24, 2026
No. 111 A cross-party group of US senators on March 23 cosponsored a resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election and reiterating support for US policy toward Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. The group included Senators Tammy Duckworth, John Curtis, and Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower.
The resolution states that Taiwan has demonstrated the strength of its democratic system through multiple peaceful transfers of political power, that the people of Taiwan have shown resilience and steadfast commitment to democratic values despite China’s ongoing coercion and threats, and that Taiwan has set an example for the Pacific and the world.
It also emphasizes that Taiwan’s democracy is a great strategic strength for the free world and a key component of strong and enduring Taiwan-US relations; that Taiwan’s democracy and respect for the rule of law contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region; and that the US Senate is committed to supporting Taiwan’s self-defense and the liberty of its people.
The resolution was cosponsored by numerous other members of both parties, namely, Ted Cruz, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Pete Ricketts, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy; Rick Scott, Chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower; and Senators Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Michael Bennet, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen.
The US Congress previously introduced a resolution on the eve of Taiwan’s presidential election in 2024 affirming Taiwan’s democratic achievements. The Senate’s further public display of support for Taiwan’s democratic society on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election is highly significant.
On the same day, many other prominent cross-party members of the US Congress publicly expressed congratulations on this important milestone in Taiwan’s democracy, including Jim Risch, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Roger Wicker, Chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces; and Ami Bera and Mario Diaz-Balart, Cochairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates the US Congress once again affirming Taiwan’s democratic achievements and thanks the United States for its long-standing, bipartisan support of Taiwan’s democracy, freedom, and security through concrete actions.
As Taiwan marks this noteworthy anniversary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to cooperate with the United States and other global democratic partners and welcomes the international community’s ongoing support for democratic Taiwan through concrete actions as part of efforts to jointly promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity. (E)