Resolution; State of Oklahoma; Taiwan; 46th Anniversary of sister-state relationship.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Pae

Oklahoma resolves to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with Taiwan, support dialogue for regional peace, and back a U.S.–Taiwan tax agreement.

Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State

Overview

Type: House Resolution (introduced)

Jurisdiction: Oklahoma, United States

Sponsor: Representative Pae (Co-sponsor: Daniel Pae)

Session: 2nd Session, 60th Oklahoma Legislature (2026)

Title: Resolution; State of Oklahoma; Taiwan; 46th Anniversary of sister-state relationship

Status: Introduced, considered, adopted by the House and enrolled

Purpose and Intent

The resolution expresses formal support for:
- Strengthening Oklahoma’s partnership and friendship with Taiwan.
- Expanding Taiwan’s role on the global stage and promoting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait through dialogue.
- Supporting a bilateral tax agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
- Celebrating historical ties, including the 46th anniversary of Oklahoma–Taiwan sister-state relations and the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Key Provisions and Provisions of Note

Policy Statement: Oklahoma House Supports:

Deepening economic ties and friendship with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s enhanced engagement in international affairs and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dialogue as a means to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Economic/Trade Provisions:

Endorses the concept of a tax agreement between the United States and Taiwan, signaling legislative support for closer economic integration and favorable tax treatment to support bilateral trade and investment.

Commemoration:

Celebrates the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.
Celebrates the 46th anniversary of the Oklahoma–Taiwan sister-state relationship.

Directives for Action:

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, signaling formal communication channels with Taiwan through official diplomacy-related offices in the United States.

Who/What Is Affected

Directly Affected:

Oklahoma’s legislative stance toward Taiwan and U.S.–Taiwan relations.
Interactions with Taiwan through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and established sister-state framework (notably the earlier 2025 Senate Bill 209 establishing the Taiwan Regional Trade Office under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce).

Indirectly Affected:

Oklahoma-based businesses seeking or benefiting from enhanced U.S.–Taiwan trade relations.
Taiwan’s international trade profile, as the resolution signals ongoing and strengthened ties with a U.S. state.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Process:

Introduced in House; considered and coauthored (April 13, 2026).
Adopted by the House and referred for enrollment on April 13, 2026.
Enrolled, signed, and filed with the Secretary of State on April 13, 2026.

Timeline Context:

Builds on prior actions, including Oklahoma Senate Bill 209 (2025) establishing the Taiwan Regional Trade Office to facilitate bilateral trade and economic relations.
Highlights ongoing alignment with federal or global discussions on U.S.–Taiwan trade agreements.

Potential Impact

Signals strong state-level political and symbolic support for deepening U.S.–Taiwan economic and diplomatic ties.

May influence Oklahoma business communities to pursue greater engagement with Taiwan-based partners.

Could positively affect trade policy discussions at the state level, particularly guidance toward supporting a U.S.–Taiwan tax agreement and broader economic collaboration.

Strengthens cultural and diplomatic ties by formalizing commemorations and directing communications to Taiwanese representative offices in the United States.

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