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DE HCR68
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kendra Johnson
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AI Summary
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Delaware established a sisterhood partnership with Taiwan on September 12, 2000, and this resolution reaffirms the state's commitment to strengthening that relationship in 2025
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Trade volume between Delaware and Taiwan reached nearly $289 million in 2024, with Taiwan ranking as Delaware's fourth largest source of imports and fifth largest export market in Asia
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The resolution supports Taiwan's efforts to secure a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA) with the United States to boost Delaware exports and increase Taiwanese investment
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Delaware endorses Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and commends Taiwan's democracy, which was ranked second freest in Asia by Freedom House in 2024
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Copies of the resolution will be sent to Governor Matt Meyer and Ambassador Alexander Yui of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States
Legislative Description
Reaffirming The Longstanding Sisterhood Partnership Between Delaware And Taiwan.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
6/12/2025