Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

House Resolution

H.Res. 971

119th Congress

Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Young Kim

R - CA

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Summary

This resolution condemns China's aggressive response to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's statement that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan's survival. China retaliated with threatening diplomatic statements, military provocations, travel bans, and renewed trade restrictions on Japanese seafood. The resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to defending Japan under the mutual security treaty.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns China's aggressive response to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's statement that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan's survival. China retaliated with threatening diplomatic statements, military provocations, travel bans, and renewed trade restrictions on Japanese seafood. The resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to defending Japan under the mutual security treaty.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns Chinese Consul General's threatening social media post about "cutting off" Japan's "filthy neck"
Documents Chinese military provocations including fighter jets locking radar on Japanese aircraft
Notes China's economic retaliation: travel ban, 430,000 cancelled flight tickets, seafood import ban
Reaffirms U.S.-Japan alliance as "ironclad" under 1951 Mutual Security Treaty
Supports Japan's right to express foreign policy views without fear of coercion
Calls for strengthened U.S.-Japan cooperation to deter aggression in Indo-Pacific

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution signals strong Congressional support for Japan amid escalating tensions with China over Taiwan. Japanese citizens and businesses affected by China's economic retaliation would see U.S. diplomatic support. Taiwan would be reassured by U.S. backing of allies who speak up about Taiwan's security. China faces increased diplomatic isolation over its coercive tactics. U.S. defense planners in the Indo-Pacific would receive congressional backing for alliance strengthening.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

971, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-971