HR1021 Summary

• Oklahoma encourages negotiation of a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan to deepen economic relationships.

• Oklahoma commends the 2016 joint statement on an International Expedited Traveler Initiative signed between the United States and Taiwan to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

• Oklahoma supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including INTERPOL, ICAO, UNFCCC, and WHA.

• Oklahoma celebrates the 37th anniversary of its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which supports 1,319 Oklahoma jobs and generated $23.2 million in Oklahoma exports in 2016.

• Oklahoma commends Mr. Louis M. Huang, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, Texas, for his efforts to enhance Taiwan-Oklahoma cooperation.