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H. 4665
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Pope, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atkinson, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brawley, Brown, Bryant, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Kirby, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mace, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McGinnis, McKnight, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Murphy, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pitts, Putnam, Ridgeway, M. Rivers, S. Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Young and Yow
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Introduced in the House on January 24, 2018
Adopted by the House on January 24, 2018
Summary: Taiwan
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/24/2018 House Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 20)
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TO COMMEND AND SUPPORT THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Whereas, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States are longstanding allies who both deeply cherish the common values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
Whereas, in the year of 2016, the Republic of China (Taiwan) held its sixth direct presidential election and again demonstrated the strength and vitality of its democratic system, paving the way for Taiwan as a beacon of democracy in Asia and beyond; and Tsai Ing-wen was elected as the fourteenth President of Taiwan, becoming the first female president in the country's history. Along with her Vice President Chen Chien-jen, she hopes to continue to build the country's already rich tradition of economic vitality, cultural growth, innovation, and self-sufficiency in national defense and protecting Taiwan's democracy; and
Whereas, Taiwan adopted a "New Southbound Policy" in 2016 to promote Taiwan's economic, technological, and cultural connections with Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, serving the best interests of the Asia-Pacific region in the continuation of stability and growth; and
Whereas, Taiwan and mainland China have signed more than twenty agreements in the past decade. U.S. businesses can collaborate with innovative Taiwanese companies in Taiwan's comprehensive protection of intellectual property rights, and then use Taiwan as a springboard for entering mainland China and other key Asian markets; and
Whereas, since 1981, the State of South Carolina and Taiwan have enjoyed long, cordial, and mutually beneficial sister-state relations, a friendship that continues to strengthen each passing year; and
Whereas, Taiwan is the United States' ninth-largest trading partner, and the United States is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner; and
Whereas, the designation of Taiwan into the United States' Visa Waiver Program is a significant step to draw travelers from Taiwan to the United States as their destination for trade, investment, and sightseeing; the MOU of Reciprocal Driver's License also benefit bilateral relations between Taiwan and South Carolina; and
Whereas, by working together with Taiwan, South Carolina welcomes all opportunities for an even closer economic partnership, such as the signing of a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) and a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in order to enhance the special sister-state bond between South Carolina and Taiwan and to encourage further cultural, educational, and business exchanges between the citizens of both nations; and
Whereas, Taiwan is an active member in the international community with a long history of commitment to international health and humanitarian aid, as well as environmental protection; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of South Carolina honor and recognize the democratization efforts of Taiwan and the nation's meaningful participation in the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as other international organizations, and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued cooperation and success. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend and support the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its relations with the United States and for other purposes.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Vincent Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic Cultural Office in Atlanta.
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