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DE SR15
Resolution
Status
4/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms Delaware's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, marking the 16th anniversary in 2016 of the partnership established through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.
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Recognizes Taiwan as the world's 18th largest economy and the ninth largest U.S. trading partner in 2015 with $66 billion in two-way trade volume, noting Delaware exported over $111 million in goods to Taiwan in 2014.
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Supports strengthening economic ties through a potential U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement and Free Trade Agreement to deepen partnership.
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Affirms Taiwan's democratic system, highlighted by its sixth direct presidential election on January 16, 2016, and its role in promoting stability and peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Calls for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and International Criminal Police Organization.
Legislative Description
Reaffirming The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan, Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations, And Supporting Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
4/12/2016