H.Res. 971 — 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.

This section states that the House of Representatives (1) condemns coercive actions by the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to Japan's statements regarding Taiwan; (2) reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with Japan under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security; (3) supports Japan's sovereignty and right to express views on regional and international concerns without coercion; (4) commends Japan for its commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait; (5) recognizes the shared U.S.-Japan interest in Taiwan Strait stability; (6) calls on China to cease coercive actions against Japan—including travel bans, import restrictions, cultural cancellations, historical revisionism, and military provocations—and to engage in constructive dialogue; (7) urges the President to work with Indo-Pacific allies and partners to counter coercive economic and diplomatic practices; (8) reaffirms the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific based on international law, freedom of navigation, and peaceful dispute resolution; and (9) commits to strengthening cooperation with Japan and regional partners to deter aggression and maintain Indo-Pacific stability.