Resolution R2024-0007758
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Congratulations extended to Taiwan President-elect Ching-te Lai and Vice President-elect Bi-khim Hsiao on election victory
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On January 13, 2024, the Chicago City Council acknowledged Taiwan's democratic values, economic prosperity, and $786 billion output. They recognized Taiwan as an Indo-Pacific trade partner, praised educational opportunities through the Fulbright Program and US-Taiwan Education Initiative, and noted the role of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. The council also acknowledged Taiwan's presidential elections, congratulated Democratic Progress Party candidates Ching-te Lai and Bi-khim Hsiao on their victory with 5.58 million votes, and sent a resolution to the Republic of China.
