The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has passed a concurrent resolution reaffirming the state's commitment to its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China. The resolution encourages Ohio businesses to refer to Taiwan as Taiwan and opposes the People's Republic of China's misinterpretation of United Nations Resolution 2758, which is often used to limit Taiwan's participation in international organizations. The resolution highlights the strong bilateral trade, educational, and cultural exchanges between Ohio and Taiwan, noting that Taiwan is a significant trading partner for both Ohio and the United States, with substantial agricultural trade and exports.
Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that affect its health and well-being, as well as endorsing Taiwan's efforts to establish trade agreements with the United States. It calls for Ohio to enhance its economic engagement with Taiwan, in line with the Taiwan Relations Act, and to support Taiwan's aspirations to contribute more significantly to international communities. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to relevant parties, including the U.S. Secretary of State and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.