ALEC Adopts Policy to Defend Taiwan’s Sovereignty Against PRC Aggression
New model policy condemns China’s efforts to exclude Taiwan from international organizations and reaffirms support for constitutional self-governance.
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today announced the adoption of a new model policy condemning the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ongoing efforts to delegitimize Taiwan and exclude it from global organizations. The resolution underscores ALEC’s commitment to defending sovereign nations from undue political and economic interference.
“The PRC’s manipulation of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 to erase Taiwan from the global stage must end,” said ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson. “This is an attack not only on Taiwan’s economy and freedom but also on the fundamental rights of its people. Idly standing by while this continues dishonors the values of liberty and self-governance that underpin democratic societies worldwide.”
Adopted in October 1971, Resolution 2758 recognized the PRC as the sole representative of China at the UN and expelled Taiwan’s delegation. Over time, the PRC has weaponized this resolution to bar Taiwan from participating in other critical international bodies, including the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
“The PRC’s weaponization of UNGA Resolution 2758 to delegitimize Taiwan has far-reaching and dangerous consequences,” said Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security, and International Relations. “Not only does it block Taiwan’s vital contributions to global organizations like ICAO and INTERPOL, weakening the international rules-based order, but it also emboldens the PRC’s claims of ‘reunification.’ By undermining Taiwan’s legitimacy on the global stage, China directly threatens the sovereignty and security of this vibrant and democratic island nation.”
Taiwan’s exclusion from INTERPOL prevents it from exchanging vital information about transnational criminal activities, leaving gaps in regional and global security. Similarly, Taoyuan International Airport — one of Asia’s busiest hubs — cannot collaborate with ICAO on crucial aviation safety measures, such as flight navigation, emergency response protocols, or streamlined border procedures.
“Resolution 2758 was never intended to settle the ‘One China’ debate or silence Taiwan’s voice on the global stage,” added ALEC 2025 National Chair & West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker. “Still, the PRC continues to wield it as a tool of coercion. ALEC calls on the UN to end its misuse of this resolution, grant Taiwan meaningful participation in UN agencies, and ensure Taiwanese nationals and journalists can attend and cover UN events freely.”
ALEC’s model policy reinforces the organization’s commitment to upholding constitutional governance, free markets, and international partnerships based on mutual respect and sovereignty. By standing with Taiwan, ALEC advocates for a future where nations are empowered to pursue prosperity and security without fear of intimidation or exclusion.