HR10

Purpose

This resolution states Minnesota’s House of Representatives will reaffirm and expand its ties with Taiwan. It expresses support for U.S.–Taiwan policy and asks Minnesota to align its practices with that stance, including how it refers to Taiwan in business, and to back efforts to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between Minnesota and Taiwan.

Main Provisions

• Reaffirms Minnesota’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan and pledges to strengthen that relationship.
• Reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act and for Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan as Taiwan when conducting business.
• Encourages and supports ongoing efforts by the U.S. and Taiwan to negotiate:
  • a bilateral trade agreement,
  • a comprehensive tax (double taxation) agreement,
  • and participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
• Endorses and supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and forums (for example, the United Nations, World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Interpol).
• Condemns attempts to undermine Taiwan’s sovereign status or international engagement by distorting UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
• Highlights milestones and shared democratic values, including support for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Taiwan Strait.
• Emphasizes the importance of continuing economic and people-to-people ties, and a closer Minnesota–Taiwan partnership in the future.

Significance and Context

• The resolution frames Taiwan as a key partner in trade, security, and shared democratic values.
• It links Minnesota’s economic interests to broader U.S.–Taiwan economic and diplomatic efforts, including tax and trade agreements and participation in international organizations.
• It references broader regional and global contexts, such as the Indo-Pacific strategy and international health and safety cooperation.

Legal Effect and Changes to Law

• This is a non-binding House resolution (a statement of policy). It does not create new statutes or enforceable legal obligations.
• Its practical effect is to guide state actions, messaging, and support for Taiwan-related initiatives, as well as to encourage Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan as Taiwan in appropriate contexts.

Notable Milestones and Contextual References

• Mentions Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month.
• Notes 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first presidential election, framing these milestones in the context of shared democratic development.
• Cites ongoing U.S.–Taiwan negotiations such as a bilateral trade agreement and tax agreement as important steps.

Relevant Terms - Minnesota–Taiwan sister-state relationship - Taiwan Relations Act - refer to Taiwan as Taiwan - bilateral trade agreement - avoidance of double taxation agreement (DTA) - Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) - meaningful participation in international organizations - United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 - United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) - Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month - Taiwan’s sovereignty and international engagement - peaceful, stable, prosperous Taiwan Strait

Relevant Terms - Taiwan - Minnesota - sister-state / sister ties - Taiwan Relations Act - refer to Taiwan as Taiwan - bilateral trade agreement - double taxation avoidance / tax agreement - IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) - UNGA 2758 - WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, Interpol - meaningful participation in international organizations - Taiwan’s sovereignty and international engagement - Taiwan diplomacy and trade negotiation