AZ SCR1021

Supports negotiation of a United States-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement and Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including ICAO, INTERPOL, WHO, and UNFCCC.

Acknowledges economic partnership between Arizona and Taiwan, noting Taiwan was Arizona's eighth largest export market in 2020 ($551.3 million in exports) and supports over 7,895 jobs in Arizona.

Highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's $12 billion 5-nanometer chip fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona, expected to create 1,900 full-time jobs by 2024.

Supports a future official visit to Taiwan by the Governor of Arizona at the Governor's discretion and encourages continued bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, technology, education, and culture.

References prior federal legislation including the Taiwan Travel Act (2018) and resolutions supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations passed by Arizona Legislature in 2012-2021.