KS HR6010

Celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Kansas-Taiwan sister-state relationship established in 1989 and commends Taiwan's democracy and shared values of freedom, rule of law, and human rights

Recognizes Taiwan as Kansas's 6th largest import country and 12th largest export destination in 2023, supporting further strengthening of trade relations and academic exchanges

Highlights existing educational partnerships including a three-year Mandarin program between University of Kansas and National Sun Yat-Sen University, and student exchanges between Kansas State University and National Chung Hsing University

Supports signing a U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation to encourage bilateral investment

Endorses Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations including the United Nations, INTERPOL, International Civil Aviation Organization, and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity