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HI HR80
Resolution
Status
3/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Tam
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AI Summary
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Endorses Taiwan's participation as an observer in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, and International Criminal Police Organization
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Supports progress on the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and encourages the U.S. Trade Representative to commence negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan
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Commemorates Hawaii's 31-year sister-state relationship with Taiwan (established 1993) and the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (passed 1979)
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Recognizes Taiwan as the ninth-largest U.S. trading partner with $135.5 billion in 2022 bilateral trade and highlights Hawaii-Taiwan trade relationships including $54 million in imports and $13 million in exports in 2021
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Acknowledges educational and cultural exchanges between Hawaii and Taiwan, including University of Hawaii partnerships with Taiwan universities and Taiwan's scholarship program for Mandarin language immersion programs
Legislative Description
Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Taiwan
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
3/27/2024