[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 10, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1347]
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          106TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2017

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 106th National Day of 
the Republic of China (Taiwan). I would like to wish the people of 
Taiwan and Taiwanese Americans a very Happy Double Ten Day.
   Taiwan is an extraordinary friend of the United States and 
continuing this strong relationship is important. Taiwanese companies 
employ more than 12,000 workers in the United States with a total 
worker compensation of almost a billion dollars. Taiwan also serves as 
a strong example of democracy in Asia, and provides the U.S. with an 
ally to further promote peace and stability in the region.
   The state of California has deep and growing ties with Taiwan. More 
than 800 Taiwanese companies have offices or investments in the state. 
California exports $7.46 billion worth of goods to Taiwan, serving as 
its 7th largest export market in the world. The majority of the 
Taiwanese-American community is concentrated in Los Angeles County, and 
many have gone on to settle in the San Gabriel Valley providing our 
local communities with new traditions, employment opportunities and 
economic growth.
   With continued commitment to this important relationship, I would 
like to again wish Taiwan a Happy Double Ten Day.

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