AK SJR8

Alaska Legislature reaffirms commitment to strengthening relations with Taiwan, citing the state's sister-state relationship since 1988 and Taiwan's status as Alaska's eighth largest export market and fourth largest Asian market in 2023

Supports resuming an Alaska Trade Office in Taiwan to boost trade volume, export growth, and collaboration in education, technology, and cultural exchanges

Advocates for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, and International Criminal Police Organization

Endorses closer U.S.-Taiwan economic partnership including signing trade and tax agreements, noting bilateral trade totaled $128 billion in 2023

Directs copies be sent to Governor Dunleavy, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle, and Alaska's congressional delegation