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DE SR18
Resolution
Status
6/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
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AI Summary
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Celebrates the 21st anniversary of Delaware's sister-state partnership with Taiwan, which began on September 12, 2000, and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to strengthening this relationship.
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Supports Taiwan's efforts to secure a bilateral trade agreement with the United States and the reopening of a trade office in Taiwan to boost Delaware exports and Taiwanese investment.
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Recognizes Taiwan as Delaware's eighth-largest global exporting partner and fifth-largest importing partner in Asia, with $237 million in bilateral trade in 2020.
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Commends Taiwan's vibrant democracy, COVID-19 pandemic response, and humanitarian aid including 80,000 surgical masks and 600 isolation gowns donated to Delaware during the pandemic.
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Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and International Criminal Police Organization.
Legislative Description
Reaffirming The Sister-state Partnership Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan And Supporting The Strengthening Of Bilateral Trade Relations With Taiwan, The Signing Of A Bilateral Trade Agreement Between The United States And Taiwan, And Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/29/2021