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Minnesota State Senate passes pro-Taiwan resolution

  • 09 April, 2024
  • Mary Anne Sioco
Minnesota State Senate passes pro-Taiwan resolution
Group photo taken after the approval of the Taiwan Friendship Resolution in the Minnesota State Senate.(Photo: CNA)

The Minnesota State Senate passed a pro-Taiwan resolution on Monday, reaffirming the longstanding sister relations between Taiwan and Minnesota while also endorsing the pursuit of U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreements.

The resolution seeks to further strengthen the 40-year ties between Minnesota State and Taiwan, with a specific focus on enhancing economic and trade ties. It supports Taiwan's endeavors to secure the signing of a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, and participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity initiated by the United States. In addition, it advocates Taiwan's participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of Taiwanese people, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).

The resolution was proposed by five bipartisan lawmakers, including Minnesota State Senate President Bobby Joe Champion and Taiwan Friendship Caucus Co-Chairs Jason Rarick and John Hoffman. 


The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Chicago Director General Dennis Yen-Feng Lei (類延峰), who addressed the chamber, expressed gratitude to the Minnesota State Legislature for its support of Taiwan-U.S. relations and its concern following the recent earthquake in Taiwan.

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