Connecticut Passes Pro-Taiwan Resolution, Promoting Stronger Taiwan-US Semiconductor Supply Chain
The Connecticut State Legislature passed a pro-Taiwan resolution on April 29, encouraging increased exchanges, supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations, promoting economic and trade relations, and strengthening the semiconductor supply chain. The resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential elections in 2026 and reaffirms the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of Taiwan-US relations.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Han-yuan, New York, 30th) The U.S. state of Connecticut passed a pro-Taiwan resolution on the 29th, encouraging both sides to enhance exchanges, support Taiwan's participation in international organizations, promote economic and trade relations, and strengthen the semiconductor supply chain.
The pro-Taiwan resolution in the Connecticut State Legislature was spearheaded by Gregg Haddad, Chairman of the State House Pro-Taiwan Caucus. The resolution encourages Taiwan and Connecticut to enhance Chinese language education exchanges and sign a driver's license reciprocity agreement. Regarding Taiwan-U.S. relations, it recognizes 2026 as the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential elections, affirming Taiwan as a democratic value partner in the Western Pacific, and emphasizing the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as the cornerstone of Taiwan-U.S. relations, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait for many years.
The resolution expresses support for Taiwan's participation in the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and INTERPOL. It also notes that in February this year, Taiwan and the U.S. signed the Taiwan-U.S. Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART), which strengthens Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade relations, reduces tariffs, promotes the expansion of U.S. industries, and strengthens the semiconductor supply chain.
The resolution also emphasizes that the "Taiwan-U.S. 21st Century Trade Initiative" and the "Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation" are beneficial for deepening bilateral economic and trade relations and strengthening the resilience of bilateral industrial supply chains.
Li Chih-chiang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, thanked the Connecticut State Legislature for its long-standing friendship with Taiwan. During this period, a tea party was held at the legislative building to celebrate the 27th anniversary of their sister-state relationship. Leaders from both parties in the State Senate and House, along with several legislators, attended. Haddad and Huang Tao, the Republican Chairman of the Senate Pro-Taiwan Caucus, along with other pro-Taiwan legislators, presented commendations to Li Chih-chiang, demonstrating the Connecticut State Legislature's bipartisan support for Taiwan.
Li Chih-chiang delivered remarks thanking Haddad and Huang Tao for their assistance in promoting the passage of the resolution and praised the achievements of the education cooperation memorandum promoted by Taiwan and Connecticut in January last year.
He emphasized that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and also the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential elections. He expressed hope that both sides and Taiwan-U.S. relations will reach new heights based on friendship, prosperity, and goodwill. (Edited by Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Han-yuan, New York, 30th) The U.S. state of Connecticut passed a pro-Taiwan resolution on the 29th, encouraging both sides to enhance exchanges, support Taiwan's participation in international organizations, promote economic and trade relations, and strengthen the semiconductor supply chain.
The pro-Taiwan resolution in the Connecticut State Legislature was spearheaded by Gregg Haddad, Chairman of the State House Pro-Taiwan Caucus. The resolution encourages Taiwan and Connecticut to enhance Chinese language education exchanges and sign a driver's license reciprocity agreement. Regarding Taiwan-U.S. relations, it recognizes 2026 as the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential elections, affirming Taiwan as a democratic value partner in the Western Pacific, and emphasizing the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as the cornerstone of Taiwan-U.S. relations, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait for many years.
The resolution expresses support for Taiwan's participation in the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and INTERPOL. It also notes that in February this year, Taiwan and the U.S. signed the Taiwan-U.S. Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART), which strengthens Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade relations, reduces tariffs, promotes the expansion of U.S. industries, and strengthens the semiconductor supply chain.
The resolution also emphasizes that the "Taiwan-U.S. 21st Century Trade Initiative" and the "Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation" are beneficial for deepening bilateral economic and trade relations and strengthening the resilience of bilateral industrial supply chains.
Li Chih-chiang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, thanked the Connecticut State Legislature for its long-standing friendship with Taiwan. During this period, a tea party was held at the legislative building to celebrate the 27th anniversary of their sister-state relationship. Leaders from both parties in the State Senate and House, along with several legislators, attended. Haddad and Huang Tao, the Republican Chairman of the Senate Pro-Taiwan Caucus, along with other pro-Taiwan legislators, presented commendations to Li Chih-chiang, demonstrating the Connecticut State Legislature's bipartisan support for Taiwan.
Li Chih-chiang delivered remarks thanking Haddad and Huang Tao for their assistance in promoting the passage of the resolution and praised the achievements of the education cooperation memorandum promoted by Taiwan and Connecticut in January last year.
He emphasized that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and also the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential elections. He expressed hope that both sides and Taiwan-U.S. relations will reach new heights based on friendship, prosperity, and goodwill. (Edited by Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150501
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