IL HR0034

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (1979) and reiterates support for closer economic and trade partnership between the United States and Taiwan

Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States to strengthen bilateral trade, increase Illinois exports to Taiwan, and facilitate tariff reduction

Expresses support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations affecting health, safety, and well-being of its people

Notes Illinois-Taiwan sister-state relationship since 1992, with Taiwan as eighth-largest export market in Asia (US$669 million in exports in 2017) and shared values of freedom, democracy, and rule of law

Directs distribution of resolution copies to all members of Illinois Congressional Delegation and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago