The resolution expresses the Oklahoma State Legislature's strong support for enhancing the partnership between the United States and Taiwan, highlighting the significant economic, social, and cultural ties established through the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979. It emphasizes Taiwan's vital role in the global economy, particularly in sectors such as technology and agriculture, and notes the impressive trade figures between the U.S. and Taiwan, which reached $158.6 billion in 2024. The resolution also acknowledges the longstanding sister-state relationship between Oklahoma and Taiwan, which has fostered close economic ties and encourages the establishment of an Oklahoma Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan to further facilitate trade and investment opportunities.
Additionally, the resolution celebrates the 46th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the 45th anniversary of the Oklahoma-Taiwan sister-state relationship. It calls for the support of a tax agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan and advocates for Taiwan's expanded role on the global stage, particularly in promoting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, reinforcing the commitment to ongoing collaboration and mutual benefit between Oklahoma and Taiwan.