2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 123
Commending Alexander Yui.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, Alexander Yui, the representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, has worked diligently to enhance relations between the two nations and to ensure that his country is able to participate more fully in world affairs; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan, an independent and sovereign nation, has a dynamic and growing economy that produces many of the items necessary for 21st century life, a strong culture of innovation, the infrastructure to support cutting-edge development in a variety of sectors, and a longstanding reputation as a trusted global presence; and
WHEREAS, the conclusion of the United States Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement will remove tax barriers and create a sustainable environment for cross-border investment and cooperation between the two nations, creating jobs for Americans and securing supply chains for products, including semiconductors; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan, a thriving democracy of 23.5 million people, is a close economic and strategic partner of the United States and many of its closest allies, and Alexander Yui has advocated for Taiwan's inclusion in the United Nations (UN) and other international bodies; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan's absence from UN specialized agencies, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has had adverse effects on Taiwan's development, has deprived these agencies of Taiwan's valuable experience, and is inconsistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN, enumerated in Chapter 1 of the UN Charter; and