HR 9073 Summary

• Expresses the Florida House of Representatives' appreciation for the sister state relationship and bilateral economic and cultural ties between Florida and Taiwan (Republic of China).

• Recognizes Taiwan's election of its first female president, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, on January 16, 2016, and the 37th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act on April 10, 2016.

• Acknowledges Taiwan's international participation across over 50 organizations including observer status in INTERPOL, membership in APEC and WTO, and active participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization.

• Notes Taiwan's significant economic importance to Florida as the state's sixth largest export market in Asia, one of Miami's largest Asian trading partners, and the Port of Miami's sixth largest export country.

• Directs that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami and the Florida Governor's Office.