SAN FRANCISCO—The California State Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of Taiwan on Aug. 29, celebrating 41 years of California’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan and offering recognition and support for Taiwan’s contributions to the international community.
The measure also commemorates the 26th anniversary of Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
The resolution encourages deeper cooperation between the state and the democratic island in areas such as trade, education, and technology, according to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in San Francisco.
The California Senate passed a similar pro-Taiwan measure in 2024.
This year’s resolution, Senate Resolution 63 (SR 63), was introduced by Democratic state Sen. Jerry McNerney of Stockton, chair of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation, with multiple state senators serving as co-authors….