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AR 130

Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Mitchelle Drulis and 7 co-sponsors

NJ recognizes and reinforces closer economic, educational, and scientific collaboration with Taiwan, commemorating the sister-state relationship and TRA anniversary.

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Bill Summary · AR 130

Summary of AR 130 (Session 222) – New Jersey

Title

Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

Purpose and Intent

  • Commemorate the longstanding ties between New Jersey and Taiwan and the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).
  • Reaffirm support for expanding economic, educational, and scientific collaboration among the United States, the State of New Jersey, and Taiwan.
  • Highlight the shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and a free market economy as the basis for strengthened bilateral cooperation.

Key Provisions

  1. Formal Commemoration and Policy Statement

    • Recognizes:
      • The 37th anniversary of the New Jersey–Taiwan sister-state relationship.
      • The 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.
    • Reiterates support for a closer partnership in:
      • Economic affairs
      • Education
      • Science and technology

  2. Contextual Assertions (Recitals)

    • Emphasizes shared democratic values and mutual interests between the U.S. and Taiwan.
    • References TRA (1979) and the Six Assurances (1982) as foundational to U.S.–Taiwan relations and regional stability.
    • Notes Taiwan’s role in the global democratic value chain and its importance to Indo-Pacific peace and stability.
    • Highlights U.S. support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations (e.g., ICAO) and the significance of de facto trade and investment ties.
    • Mentions the February 12, 2026 signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and related expectations for economic benefits, tariff reductions, and supply-chain resilience (notably in semiconductors).

  3. Economic and Trade Context (specifics cited)

    • Bilateral trade: Estimated $256 billion in 2025.
    • 2025 New Jersey exports to Taiwan: Approximately $740 million (Taiwan as NJ’s 6th-largest Asia-Pacific export market).
    • Taiwan investments in New Jersey: More than 200 Taiwanese companies.
    • May 2024: Choose New Jersey’s New Jersey Asia-Pacific Center opened in Taiwan.
    • 2019: Memorandum of Understanding on Reciprocal Issuance of Driver Licenses between NJ and Taiwan.
    • 1989: Establishment of the NJ–Taiwan sister-state relationship; 2021: Newark–Taoyuan sister-city agreement.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily legislative/ceremonial impact in New Jersey: A formal statement of support and public record commemorating the relationship.
  • Stakeholders referenced:
    • Government offices: Governor of New Jersey; Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (New York) representative; New Jersey Asia-Pacific Center in Taipei.
    • Economic and academic/community actors: Businesses, educational institutions, and researchers involved in NJ–Taiwan collaboration.
    • General public in New Jersey with interests in international trade, investment, and cross-strait relations (as framed by the resolution).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Intro and Referral: Introduced March 19, 2026; referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.
  • Status: Resolution (non-binding) commemorative in nature.
  • Action upon passage: Copies filed with Secretary of State; transmitted to:
    • Governor of New Jersey
    • Ambassador of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York
    • Director of the New Jersey Asia-Pacific Center in Taipei

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic/ceremonial reaffirmation of NJ–Taiwan ties.
  • May bolster political goodwill and public awareness of existing economic partnerships and plans (e.g., reciprocal trade discussions and investment flows).
  • Could support ongoing advocacy for closer economic and educational collaboration between NJ and Taiwan, and alignment with U.S. federal policies on Taiwan.

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

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