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Oregon sister‑state committee approves fact‑finding trade mission to China
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The Oregon China Sister State Committee voted June 3 to send a legislative delegation to China to assess tariff impacts on Oregon exports, pursue clean‑technology and agricultural meetings, and participate in climate and parks collaboration.
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon China Sister State Committee voted June 3 to approve a legislative fact‑finding and trade mission to China aimed at assessing recent tariff effects on Oregon exports and deepening trade, climate and subnational ties.
The motion to send a delegation was moved by Representative Harvick and put before the committee during its work session. Representative Harvick said, "I move the committee approve sending a delegation to China on a fact finding and trade mission." With no members voicing opposition, the motion passed; the committee chair declared the motion approved.
The committee framed the mission as a fact‑finding trip to meet Chinese buyers and government officials, including planned meetings with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture. Jin Lan, executive director of the Oregon China Sister State Committee, told members the mission will "assess the impact of tariffs on the export to China, particularly agriculture, clean tech, and also in our manufacturing sectors," and will include participation in the fifth Oregon‑China Climate and Sustainability Forum and meetings on electric‑vehicle and clean‑technology supply chains.
The delegation will also pursue park and conservation partnerships. Jin Lan said the trip will "enhance collaborations on the two national parks of Crater Lake and Wuyishan." Earlier in the meeting, committee members had noted an existing park partnership development and ongoing subnational exchanges.
The vote followed an organizational agenda that included formal adoption of committee rules. Speaker Julie Fahey formally moved to adopt the committee rules dated 06/03/2025; the motion carried with "no objection. The motion passes and the rules are adopted," the chair said.
Discussion during the work session emphasized the mission's emphasis on economic diplomacy and climate cooperation rather than creating binding state policy. The committee did not record roll‑call vote tallies; members used the meeting's unanimous consent practice and the chair announced the outcome as passed.
The committee closed its work session and adjourned after confirming the delegation authorization. Next steps identified by staff include finalizing the mission itinerary, coordinating meetings with Chinese ministries and buyers, and establishing objectives for cleantech and agricultural market access follow‑ups.
