Hawaii House Bill HCR96

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/7/24
• Refer: 3/13/24
• Report Pass: 3/27/24
• Refer: 4/2/24
• Engrossed: 3/27/24

Caption

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

Impact

The resolution acknowledges Taiwan's long-standing role as a significant trading partner for the United States, noting that they were the ninth largest trading partner in 2022, with bilateral trade reaching $135.5 billion. It calls for a focus on deepening economic and trade relations through initiatives like the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, which seeks to establish new trade agreements that reflect mutual values and promote inclusive economic growth.

Summary

HCR96 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii that emphasizes the importance of strengthening the partnership between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution outlines shared values such as democracy, human rights, and a free market economy, which serve as the foundation for their relationship. It highlights Taiwan's active engagement in critical areas like climate change research and transnational crime, promoting the idea that Taiwan's involvement in international organizations would enhance global cooperation.

Contention

HCR96 also addresses Taiwan's aspirations to participate more fully in international organizations, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the World Health Organization. Supporters argue that increased participation would benefit both Taiwan and global communities. However, the resolution does not detail any explicit points of contention related to these ambitions or the broader geopolitical implications associated with US-Taiwan relations.

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The resolution commemorates both the thirty-first anniversary of the sister-state relationship established between Hawaii and Taiwan in 1993 and the forty-fifth anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. Additionally, it encourages educational exchanges and emphasizes the significance of cooperation in areas such as tourism and agriculture, showcasing the robust ties that continue to develop between Hawaii and Taiwan.