MN SR88

Reaffirms Minnesota's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, established in 1984, and commits to strengthening bilateral trade, educational, and cultural exchanges.

Supports Minnesota businesses referring to Taiwan as Taiwan in conducting business, citing the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.

Endorses Taiwan's pursuit of a Bilateral Trade Agreement, Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity with the United States to increase Minnesota exports and trade partnership.

Notes Taiwan was Minnesota's fourth-largest export market in Asia in 2022 with $610 million in exports, and Taiwan imported $4.4 billion in U.S. agricultural products in 2021.

Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the United Nations, World Health Organization, ICAO, UNFCCC, and INTERPOL.