Executive Order 12143

Maintaining Unofficial Relations with the People on Taiwan

Ordered by Jimmy Carter on June 22, 1978

Summary

Delegates presidential authority over U.S.-Taiwan relations to the Secretary of State, with specific personnel functions to the Office of Personnel Management. Clarifies certain contracting exemptions and legal provisions facilitating unofficial U.S.-Taiwan interactions through designated non-governmental entities.

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