Taiwan Resolution Advances as Lawmakers Eye Trade, Chip Manufacturing and USVI Free Trade Zone Potential

The 36th Legislature has advanced a resolution asking the United States Congress to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, while lawmakers framed the measure as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between Taiwan and the U.S. Virgin Islands and explore potential trade and manufacturing opportunities. Bill No. 36-0297 was special ordered to the legislative floor Thursday by Senator Hubert Frederick. The measure petitions Congress to “express its support for the solidarity with Taiwan in a quest for meaningful participation in international organization.” According to Senator Frederick, the resolution builds on previous government efforts to advance relations between the U.S. Virgin Islands and Taiwan. The resolution, he said, “continues strengthening our relationship with the Taiwanese because the Taiwanese are interested in a bilateral relationship with the US Virgin Islands.” Mr. Frederick argued that a formal bilateral relationship could ...