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DE HR16
Resolution
Status
6/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Miro
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms Delaware's commitment to strengthening the sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which will mark its 17th anniversary on September 12, 2017
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Commends Taiwan's democratic system and President Tsai Ing-wen's historic election as Taiwan's first woman president in 2016
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Notes that bilateral trade between Delaware and Taiwan reached $191 million in 2016, with Delaware exporting $98 million and importing $93 million, making Taiwan a top trading partner for the state
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Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Governor John Carney of Delaware and Stanley Kao, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S.
Legislative Description
Reaffirming Support For Taiwan's Meaningful Participation And Contribution In International Organizations, And For Stregthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/21/2017