The resolution acknowledges the significant economic and cultural contributions of China to the state of Washington. In 2024, China became Washington's largest export market, with goods exports totaling $12 billion, including $857 million in agricultural exports such as beef, fish, seafood, and wheat. The resolution highlights the growing Chinese American population, which reached 185,877 according to the 2020 Census, making it the largest Asian American ethnic group in the state and contributing to its cultural and economic diversity. Additionally, the Asian American and Pacific Islander population in Washington grew by 56% between 2010 and 2020, with Chinese Americans playing a vital role in this growth.

Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the longstanding relationship between the United States and China, established through formal diplomatic relations in 1979, which has fostered collaboration in trade, commerce, and education. The Washington State China Relations Council, founded in 1979, has been instrumental in promoting trade and cultural exchanges between Washington and China. The resolution concludes by honoring the contributions of China to Washington's economic growth and cultural diversity, affirming the importance of this bilateral relationship.