Oklahoma Establishes Trade Office in Taiwan to Deepen US-Taiwan Trade and Investment

(CNA Washington, July 2) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently announced the official establishment of the Oklahoma "Taiwan Regional Trade Office," demonstrating the strong economic and trade partnership between Taiwan and the United States.

Ambassador Hsiao Yi-fang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, stated that the establishment of the trade office will be the starting point for continuously deepening bilateral investment and trade opportunities.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston issued a press release yesterday stating that Stitt announced the establishment of the Oklahoma "Taiwan Regional Trade Office" at a celebration held on June 30th at the Oklahoma State Capitol Building, showcasing the rock-solid friendship and deep economic and trade partnership between Taiwan and the United States.

Hsiao Yi-fang, who attended the event and delivered a speech, expressed gratitude to Stitt for leading a trade delegation to Taiwan in 2024, which laid the foundation for opening the office, and also thanked friends in the Oklahoma State Legislature for promoting supportive legislation.

The Oklahoma State Legislature passed a bill in 2025 to establish a regional trade office in Taiwan, which became law and took effect in August of the same year.

Hsiao Yi-fang pointed out that as global supply chains are being reshuffled due to geopolitical influences, the United States has become Taiwan's primary overseas investment destination, and Taiwan has also risen to become the United States' fourth-largest trading partner.

Taiwan and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Investment Cooperation in January, with Taiwan committing to expand its investment in the US. This includes US$250 billion in independent investment by Taiwanese enterprises and a second category of credit lines totaling up to US$250 billion provided by financial institutions supported by the Taiwanese government through credit guarantees.

Hsiao Yi-fang stated that Oklahoma's establishment of the "Taiwan Regional Trade Office" is not only a result of the deep friendship between Taiwan and Oklahoma but also the starting point for continuously deepening bilateral investment and trade opportunities.

She also mentioned that the US Department of State, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce recently sent a joint letter to all state governors and business leaders across the United States, encouraging further expansion of exchanges with Taiwan in trade, investment, and other areas.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston indicated that the Oklahoma "Taiwan Regional Trade Office" will continue to promote bilateral trade and investment, showcasing Oklahoma's strengths in energy, defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing industries, as well as its logistical advantages as a hub in the central United States. In the future, it will also launch online courses to provide relevant information for the state's businesses looking to enter the Taiwanese market.

According to information provided by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, the Oklahoma "Taiwan Regional Trade Office" will be located in Taipei, and its first representative in Taiwan will be Cathy Ho.

Oklahoma is one of the areas under the jurisdiction of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston. (Editor: Chen Hui-ping) 1150703

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