[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 156 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              107TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2018

  Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
107th National Day of the Republic of China. National Day, known as 10-
10, commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of 1911 and the revolution that 
followed. The Wuchang Uprising was the first event in a monumental 
revolution that reshaped China. Dr. Sun Yatsen led the Chinese 
nationalists to victory and went on to create a republic grounded in 
the same principles as our own.
  Today, the National Day of the Republic of China is the celebration 
of a free and democratic Republic of China. Taiwan is a global leader 
in commerce, technology and innovation and has helped power the 
technological revolution of the 21st century. Over the last 107 years, 
the United States has developed deep connections with the Republic of 
China. The Republic of China has been a steadfast ally of the United 
States, assisting operations in World War II and Vietnam. At a time of 
increasing strategic competition, the FY 19 NDAA passed by this 
Congress seeks to increase our strong ties with Taiwan by increasing 
security cooperation. Trade is an additional area of cooperation 
between the United States and the Republic of China. In fact, Taiwan is 
one of the largest markets for soybeans grown in northeast Indiana.
  I wish the people of the Republic of China a happy 107th National 
Day, and I know that the bonds of friendship between us will continue 
to flourish.