ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, ENCOURAGING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally endorses Taiwan's participation in international organizations, encourages the United States to negotiate a double taxation agreement with Taiwan, and commemorates the sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan. The resolution supports Taiwan's role as an observer in specific international bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Criminal Police Organization, while urging federal trade officials to begin talks on a tax agreement to prevent double taxation for businesses operating between the two regions. Additionally, the bill marks the 33rd anniversary of the sister-state designation between Hawaii and Taiwan, highlighting existing cooperation in areas like education, tourism, and disaster management. This document serves as a formal expression of support for existing diplomatic and economic ties rather than creating new legal obligations or changing state law.