senate resolution no.147
Senator Chang offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States are marked by strong bilateral trade, education, and cultural exchanges; and
Whereas, In 2018, Taiwan's bilateral trade totaled more than $76 billion in exchanged goods, making the United States the thirteenth-largest trading partner of Taiwan, and Taiwan the fifteenth-largest trading partner of the United States; and
Whereas, Taiwan and the state of Michigan have long benefited from this relationship. Taiwan has been Michigan’s sixth-largest market in Asia and Michigan exports to Taiwan have amounted to $298.59 million; and
Whereas, From 2013-2016, Michigan imports from Taiwan increased from $705 million to $867 million, a 23 percent increase, making the outlook for joint economic and cultural growth in the future bright; and
Whereas, Taiwan is capable of and willing to fulfill its responsibilities and collaborate with the world to deal with the challenges of humanitarian aids and disease control; and
Whereas, Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations benefits the international community as a whole, including the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body congratulate the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on their 109th National Day on October 10, 2020; and be it further
Resolved, That we continue to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of its people, while also supporting its aspiration to make more contributions in international societies; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Secretary of State, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, Illinois, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.