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This Senate resolution reaffirms Minnesota's longstanding relationship with Taiwan, highlighting their sister-state connection established in 1984 and emphasizing shared values of democracy, human rights, and economic cooperation. The resolution supports Minnesota businesses referring to Taiwan by its name, in line with the Taiwan Relations Act, and endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure additional trade agreements with the United States, including a Bilateral Trade Agreement, Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, and participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. The document underscores the significant economic ties between Minnesota and Taiwan, noting that Taiwan was Minnesota's ninth-largest export market in 2024, with $644 million in goods exported, and recognizes Taiwan's important role in global trade and diplomacy. Additionally, the resolution celebrates the contributions of the Taiwanese American community in Minnesota during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month, while reaffirming the state's commitment to strengthening and deepening its sister ties with Taiwan.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SR0037&ssn=0&y=2025