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This concurrent resolution endorses Taiwan's international participation and strengthens the relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan by supporting several key objectives. The resolution highlights the shared democratic values between the United States and Taiwan, and supports Taiwan's participation as an observer in international organizations like the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, and International Criminal Police Organization. It encourages the United States Trade Representative to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan under the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, and commemorates the 32-year sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing cooperation between the two regions in areas such as education, language exchange, tourism, agriculture, and cultural understanding. Notably, the resolution recognizes Taiwan's contributions, including its $500,000 donation to Hawaii after the 2023 Maui wildfires, and its efforts in climate change research and international collaboration. The document calls for certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to various U.S. government officials, including the President, congressional leaders, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.

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