The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 24, introduced by a bipartisan group of Wisconsin legislators, reaffirms the state's commitment to strengthening its sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Established in 1986, this partnership has fostered significant bilateral trade, educational exchanges, and cultural ties. The resolution highlights the shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights between Wisconsin and Taiwan, noting that Taiwan is a crucial trading partner for the U.S. and Wisconsin, with substantial agricultural imports and exports between the two regions.
Furthermore, the resolution expresses support for the Taiwan Relations Act and endorses Taiwan's efforts to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States. It emphasizes the importance of enhancing economic engagement and collaboration between Wisconsin businesses and Taiwan, as well as advocating for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations. The resolution concludes by directing the chief clerk of the assembly to transmit copies to Wisconsin's congressional delegation and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, reinforcing Wisconsin's commitment to its relationship with Taiwan.