Bill > SR55

This resolution, passed by the State of Hawaii, endorses Taiwan's participation as an observer in key international organizations like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), recognizing Taiwan's contributions to global issues such as climate change and disaster management. It also supports the ongoing trade discussions between the United States and Taiwan, specifically encouraging the signing of an Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation, which would prevent individuals and businesses from being taxed twice on the same income by both countries, thereby strengthening bilateral trade. Furthermore, the resolution commemorates the long-standing sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan, celebrating their mutual beneficial exchanges and cooperation in areas like tourism, agriculture, culture, and education, highlighting a recent example of this partnership through Taiwan's donation to Maui wildfire relief efforts.