Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

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SENATE RESOLUTION No. 96

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED MAY 11, 2026

Sponsored by:

Senator� GORDON M. JOHNSON

District 37 (Bergen)

SYNOPSIS

���� Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and
anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership
between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

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A Senate
Resolution

commemorating the 37th
anniversary of the New Jersey-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the 47th
anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, and reiterating support for a closer
economic, educational, and scientific partnership between the United States, the
State of New Jersey, and Taiwan.

Whereas,

The United States and Taiwan in the Republic of China are bonded by a shared
commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a free market
economy; and

Whereas,

The United States Congress passed the landmark Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) in
1979 to sustain a close bilateral relationship and advance mutual security and
commercial interests between the United States and Taiwan
; thereafter, the TRA, and the Six Assurances provided by
the United States in 1982, have served as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan
relations and helped preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait;
and

Whereas,

While 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence and its
hard-won democracy, it also marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan�s first direct
presidential election, in which the Taiwanese people fully exercised their
democratic rights; and

Whereas,

In 1996, the people of Taiwan used their votes to choose their president
despite external military threats and attempts to undermine Taiwan�s
sovereignty; and

Whereas,

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is crucial to the maintenance of a
free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific, and its importance has been highlighted in
global summits, making Taiwan an indispensable partner in safeguarding peace
and stability in the region; and

Whereas,

The United States has assisted Taiwan in participating in the International
Civil Aviation Organization, and will continue to support Taiwan�s meaningful
participation in these and other international organizations; and

Whereas,

The United States and Taiwan share a close, long-term economic relationship,
including an estimated $256 billion in bilateral trades in 2025, making Taiwan
the 4th largest trading partner of the United States; and

Whereas,

On February 12th, 2026, the United States and Taiwan signed the Agreement on
Reciprocal Trade, which further strengthens the economic and trade relationship
between the United States and Taiwan, provides mutual benefits, facilitates
significant expansion and growth of United States manufacturing through
substantial tariff reductions, removal of non-tariff barriers, investments, and
procurement in key sectors and products, enhances balanced trade, and fortifies
the semiconductor supply chain; and

Whereas,

The advancement of reaching a U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and
negotiations on an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement are to strengthen
bilateral economic and trade partnerships, create jobs, incentivize investment,
and fortify the resilience of the supply chain for both sides; and

Whereas,

In 2025, New Jersey exported approximately $740 million worth of products to
Taiwan, making Taiwan its 6th largest export market in Asia, and both sides are
committed to strengthening economic ties, as more than 200 Taiwanese companies
have invested in New Jersey, which has helped to create jobs in this State; and

Whereas,

In May 2024, Choose New Jersey�s New Jersey Asia-Pacific Center was officially
opened in Taiwan, emphasizing the unique innovation ecosystems in which key
industries thrive in both regions and formalizing a partnership as an ideal
match for economic growth; and

Whereas,

New Jersey and Taiwan signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the
Reciprocal Issuance of Driver Licenses in 2019, helping to increase the
mobility of international students, businessmen, and academics from both sides;
and

Whereas,

New Jersey and Taiwan have enjoyed a close and prosperous affiliation since
entering into a sister-state relationship in 1989, and Newark established a
sister-city agreement with Taiwan�s Taoyuan City in 2021, demonstrating both
sides� interest in expanding our city-level cooperation; now, therefore,

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Be It
Resolved
by the Senate of the State of New
Jersey:

���� 1.� This House commemorates
the 37th anniversary of the New Jersey-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the
47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and reiterates its support for a
closer economic, educational, and scientific partnership between the United
States, the State of New Jersey, and Taiwan.

���� 2.� Copies of this resolution,
as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Secretary of
the Senate to the Governor of the State of New Jersey, the Ambassador of the
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, and the Director of the New
Jersey Asia-Pacific Center in Taipei.

STATEMENT

���� This Senate Resolution
commemorates the 37th anniversary of the New Jersey-Taiwan sister-state
relationship and the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, and
reiterates support for a closer economic, educational, and scientific
partnership between the United States, the State of New Jersey, and Taiwan.