MI HR0261

Congratulates Taiwan on its 20th anniversary of participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and its contributions to regional economic cooperation in digital computing, green technologies, and renewable energy

Commends Taiwan's 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections as a successful demonstration of democratic governance and notes the country's 18th-largest global economy and strong human rights record

Highlights Taiwan's economic relationship with the United States (9th-largest U.S. trading partner with $62.12 billion in trade) and deep ties with Michigan, including educational exchanges and opportunities in agriculture, high-speed rail, renewable energy, and nanotechnology

Expresses support for Taiwan's participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Directs distribution of the resolution to Governor Rick Snyder, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and leadership of the UNFCCC, ICAO, and Taiwan's Chicago economic office