Democracy Bonds

The democratic island of Taiwan is under threat from Republic of China. The 25 million people who live in Taiwan and elect their legislature are under a threat of reunification with China, similar to what happened in Hong Kong where the freely-elected legislature was dismantled and political freedoms largely disappeared.

Many American states have passed resolutions supporting Taiwan.

Illinois

In Illinois, Rep Will Davis filed and unanimously passed a resolution affirming the sister state relationship between Illinois and Taiwan. HR108 includes the following paragraph:

Taiwan shares the same values of freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, peace and prosperity with the United States and the State of Illinois;

and the resolution reaffirms a commitment to strengthen and deepen ties between the two states.

Kentucky

In Kentucky, Senator Jimmy Higdon filed Senate Resolution 10 which notes “Taiwan and the United States of America are long-standing allies who both deeply cherish the common values of democracy, peace and prosperity”

Michigan

In Michigan, Representative Jason Greene filed and then adopted House Resolution 95 calling for deeper ties between Michigan and Taiwan. It begins with the provision “Taiwan shares values of freedom, democracy, human rights, rule of law, peace, and prosperity with the United States and the state of Michigan.”

Texas

Representative John Lujan filed and passed unanimously House Concurrent Resolution 127.

The resolution remarks that “Taiwanese officials and civil society groups partner with the United States on a range of issues to promote our common values of freedom, democracy and human rights.”

Wisconsin

Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Testin filed Senate Joint Resolution 28 that celebrates and calls to deepen the relationship between Wisconsin and Taiwan.