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NJ SR98

Resolution

Status

Passed

10/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gordon Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (enacted April 10, 1979) and the 35th anniversary of the New Jersey-Taiwan sister state relationship (established 1989)

  • Highlights U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade of $127.5 billion in 2023, with Taiwan ranking as the 7th largest U.S. trading partner

  • Notes New Jersey exported approximately $723 million in products to Taiwan in 2023, making Taiwan the state's 5th largest export market in Asia

  • Recognizes over 200 Taiwanese companies have invested in New Jersey as of March 2024, and acknowledges Governor Murphy's October 2023 announcement to open a New Jersey Asia Pacific Center in Taiwan

  • Congratulates Taiwan's newly elected President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and supports closer economic, educational, and scientific partnership between the U.S., New Jersey, and Taiwan

Legislative Description

Commemorates 45th anniversary of enactment of Taiwan Relations Act and 35th anniversary of New Jersey-Taiwan sister state relationship.

Resolutions and Concurrent Resolutions Filed w/Sec. of State

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

10/28/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation5/9/2024

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