PA HR284

Pennsylvania House of Representatives would recognize October 10, 2025, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" to commemorate Taiwan's achievements in democracy, freedom, and economic stability

Taiwan is the United States' seventh-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $158.6 billion in 2024; the U.S. is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner

Pennsylvania imported $1.17 billion in goods from Taiwan and exported $494 million to Taiwan in 2024, and reopened its trade and investment office in Taiwan in 2022

Taiwan ranked as the second-freest country in Asia by Freedom House in 2024 and plays a crucial role in global supply chains through advanced semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence development

The resolution references the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and the Six Assurances of 1982 as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations for preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait