IL HR0064

Reaffirms Illinois' commitment to strengthening sister-state ties with Taiwan established in 1992, citing shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Supports Illinois businesses referring to Taiwan as Taiwan, R.O.C. based on the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act which stipulates U.S. laws apply to Taiwan.

Endorses Taiwan's efforts to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with the United States to strengthen trade and investment.

Highlights bilateral trade relationship where Taiwan was Illinois' seventh-largest Asian export market in 2021 with $747 million in exports, and Taiwan is the eighth-largest U.S. trading partner overall.

Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and its contributions to global humanitarian aid and disease control efforts.