Congressman Building GOP Support to Recognize Taiwan Independence, as Republicans Push Tougher Stance on China

‘My first Congress ... I was the sole sponsor. We had 30 sponsors last session, and now we have 50 in this session of Congress.’

Taiwan's flag is seen on the tower of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Jan. 13, 2021. am Yeh/AFP via Getty Images

Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) has seen growing Republican support for a resolution he’s sponsored to end the so-called “One-China” principle and recognize Taiwan as a separate independent country.

Mr. Tiffany introduced his resolution in January and it has received the support of dozens of Republican cosponsors. Last week, Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) became the 50th cosponsor of the resolution.