FL S1760

Expresses appreciation for the sister state relationship and bilateral economic and cultural ties between Florida and Taiwan

Recognizes Taiwan's January 16, 2016 presidential election by popular vote as strengthening democratic values shared with the United States

Acknowledges the April 10, 2016 37th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, which maintains peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific

Supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations, including bids for the International Criminal Police Organization and membership in trade partnerships such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Affirms that Taiwan was the United States' 10th largest two-way trade partner in 2014 and welcomes Taiwan's initiatives to maintain peace in the East China Sea and South China Sea