; Whereas the United States and Taiwan have forged ever closer economic and security relations over the last 45 years based on— (1) their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and free market principles; and (2) their willingness to partner in efforts to promote democratic resilience, counter disinformation, and to address other global challenges, such as those related to the environment, public health, energy security, education, women’s empowerment, digital economy, poverty, and natural disasters; Whereas in 1971, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 2758 (XXVI), which does not address— (1) Taiwan’s political status; or (2) the issue of Taiwan’s representation in the United Nations; Whereas the People’s Republic of China continues to falsely assert that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) resolved, politically, legally and procedurally, the issue of the representation of the whole of China, including Taiwan, in the United Nations and international institutions ; Whereas Taiwan is the United States’ eighth-largest trading partner and, in 2023, the United States and Taiwan signed the first agreement under a United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade; Whereas the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act ( Public Law 117–263 ), which was enacted in 2022, included important provisions— (1) to expand United States-Taiwan security cooperation and mutually beneficial relationship through the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and (2) to develop a strategy for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations; Whereas the Global Cooperation and Training Framework exemplifies the commitment of the United States and Taiwan to collaborate on global challenges, enhancing global capacity through cooperation and the sharing of best practices in areas such as public health, environmental protection, and cybersecurity