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DE HR24
Resolution
Status
4/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Miro
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AI Summary
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Reaffirm Delaware's commitment to its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, marking the 16th anniversary of the partnership in 2016.
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Acknowledge Taiwan as the world's 18th-largest economy and a key U.S. trading partner, with Delaware exporting over $111 million to Taiwan in 2014.
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Support ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between Taiwan and the United States as a step toward a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Recognize Taiwan's democratic system demonstrated through its January 2016 presidential election and express support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations including WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, and INTERPOL.
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Direct copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the United States, President of the U.S. Senate, and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Legislative Description
A Resolution To Reaffirm The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan, Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations, And Supporting Taiwan's Participation In The Trans-pacific Partnership.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
4/12/2016