HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6010
A RESOLUTION strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan and reaffirming
support for Taiwan's international participation.
WHEREAS, The State of Kansas and Taiwan have enjoyed a mutually beneficial sister-
state relationship since 1989; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan shares the same values of freedom, democracy, rule of law and
respect for human rights with Kansas; and
WHEREAS, Kansas and Taiwan enjoy mutually beneficial bilateral trade relations, with
Taiwan ranking as Kansas's 6
th
largest import country and 12
th
largest export destination in
2023; and
WHEREAS, The University of Kansas has initiated a three-academic-year collaborative
program on Mandarin Learning and Teaching with the National Sun Yet-Sen University
under Taiwan's BEST program, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of
China (Taiwan), and bilateral student exchange program between the National Chung
Hsing University and the Kansas State University, sponsored by the Kansas Department of
Agriculture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan); and
WHEREAS, Negotiations for a fair and reciprocal bilateral trade agreement between
Taiwan and the United States is an important step toward further strengthening bilateral
trade and mutual investment between Kansas and Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan, as a responsible stakeholder in the international community, is
seeking to meaningfully participate in the United Nations, the International Criminal Police
Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework for Prosperity launched by the United States: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That Kansas
commends Taiwan's vibrant democracy and celebrates the 36
th
anniversary of sister-state
relations with Taiwan; and
Be it further resolved: That Kansas supports the further strengthening of Kansas-Taiwan
trade relations and academic exchanges; and
Be it further resolved: That Kansas supports the signing of the Agreement on Avoidance
of Double Taxation between the United States and Taiwan to further bilateral investment
activities; and
Be it further resolved: That Kansas supports Taiwan's inclusion in international
organizations that are significant to the health, safety and well-being of its people.
I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the HOUSE, and was adopted by that
body
Speaker of the House.
Chief Clerk of the House.