Taiwan

WHEREAS, The people of Taiwan and the United States have long 1
enjoyed strong bilateral relations encompassing trade, education, 2
cultural exchanges, and tourism; and 3
WHEREAS, The people of Taiwan share the core values of freedom, 4
democracy, human rights, the rule of law, peace, and prosperity with 5
the United States; and 6
WHEREAS, Taiwan ranked as the 7th largest trading partner of the 7
United States in 2024, with bilateral goods trade totaling $158.6 8
billion, marking a 24.2 percent growth over 2023; and9
WHEREAS, The total trade between Washington state and Taiwan 10
amounts to approximately $3.8 billion, making Taiwan the 6th largest 11
trading partner for Washington state, and both sides are committed to 12
strengthening bilateral economic ties; and 13
WHEREAS, Taiwan imported $3.8 billion worth of United States 14
agricultural products in 2024, making it the 8th largest market for 15
overall United States agricultural products, and has ranked as the 16
2nd largest importer of Washington onions, one of the top three 17
importers of Washington apples, sweet cherries, and roasted coffee, 18
as well as a top four importer of Washington beef and potatoes; and19
WHEREAS, Taiwanese companies which invest in Washington state, 20
including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Eva Air, China 21
Airline, Starlux Airline, Evergreen Marine, Yang Ying Marine 22
SENATE RESOLUTION
8679
By Senators Wagoner, Boehnke, Christian, Dhingra, Dozier, Holy, Lovick, Nobles,
Orwall, Pedersen, Schoesler, Shewmake, Stanford, Warnick, J. Wilson, Fortunato,
Hasegawa, Saldaña, and Valdez
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Transport, and more, have helped to create more than 20,000 jobs 1
in Washington state; and 2
WHEREAS, Washington state resumed its office in Taiwan and 3
appointed a representative in November 2023 to strengthen the 4
trade and investment relationship between the two sides; and5
WHEREAS, The landmark Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 has 6
fostered a close bilateral relationship, advancing mutual 7
security and commercial interests between the United States and 8
Taiwan; and 9
WHEREAS, The United States has actively supported Taiwan's 10
participation in international organizations such as the 11
International Civil Aviation Organization and INTERPOL, and 12
continues to advocate for Taiwan's meaningful inclusion in these 13
and other global institutions; and 14
WHEREAS, Taiwan, as a responsible and contributing member of 15
the international community, has provided significant technical 16
and financial assistance in response to natural disasters 17
worldwide; 18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate:19
(1) Reaffirm its commitment to strengthening and deepening 20
the relationship with the people of Taiwan; 21
(2) Recognize Taiwan's meaningful participation in 22
international organizations that address global trade, health, 23
safety, and the well-being of its 23 million citizens; and24
(3) Support a closer economic and trade partnership between 25
the United States and the people of Taiwan; and 26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 27
sent to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle and 28
to appropriate state and federal officials. 29
I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate, 30
do hereby certify that this is a true and 31
correct copy of Senate Resolution 8679, 32
adopted by the Senate 33
February 5, 2026 34
SARAH BANNISTER 35
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Secretary of the Senate 1
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