Bill > SR8628

This resolution recognizes the significant economic and cultural contributions of China to the state of Washington. The document highlights that in 2024, China became Washington's largest export market, with goods exports totaling $12 billion and agricultural exports reaching $857 million in 2023. According to the 2020 Census, 185,877 people of Chinese descent live in Washington, making them the largest Asian American ethnic group in the state. The resolution notes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander population in Washington grew by 56 percent between 2010 and 2020, with Chinese Americans playing a key role in this growth. It also mentions the Washington State China Relations Council, founded in 1979 to foster trade, cultural, and educational exchanges, and acknowledges the formal diplomatic relations between the United States and China established on January 1, 1979. The total trade volume between the two countries reached approximately $626 billion in 2024, with Washington benefiting significantly from these bilateral trade relations. Ultimately, the resolution calls for recognizing China's contributions to Washington's economic growth and cultural diversity.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8628&Year=2025&Initiative=false