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HCR 68

REAFFIRMING THE LONGSTANDING SISTERHOOD PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DELAWARE AND TAIWAN.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Russ Huxtable and 14 co-sponsors

Delaware reaffirms its partnership with Taiwan through a non-binding concurrent resolution passed with near-unanimous support.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · HCR 68

Legislative bill overview

HCR 68 is a concurrent resolution affirming Delaware's commitment to its existing partnership relationship with Taiwan. The measure passed both chambers with overwhelming support and serves as a formal statement of the state's position rather than binding law.

Why is this important

This resolution reflects growing state-level engagement with Taiwan amid broader U.S.-China tensions. It signals Delaware's intention to maintain economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with Taiwan and positions the state within a larger pattern of American jurisdictions strengthening Taiwan relationships.

Potential points of contention

  • U.S.-China relations: China views Taiwan as a breakaway province; such resolutions may complicate federal diplomatic efforts or prompt Chinese retaliation against Delaware interests
  • "Sisterhood" framing: The term implies formal partnership status that could be interpreted as exceeding state authority in foreign affairs, traditionally a federal domain
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may question whether non-binding resolutions constitute meaningful policy or are primarily performative gestures with diplomatic costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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