Congressional visit to Taiwan 結果共4筆

During a meeting with Michael McCaul, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged to deepen cooperation with the U.S. and other like-minded countries for regional peace. The visit marks the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, highlighting efforts to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and defense capabilities.

Vice President Lai Ching-te welcomes the bipartisan U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus, highlighting Taiwan’s strategic role and mutual commitment to peace and stability. The visit underscores unwavering support for Taiwan.

The U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus co-chairs, Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Democratic Representative Ami Bera, are visiting Taiwan from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2024. This marks their first visit to Taiwan in recent years, symbolizing their bipartisan commitment to Taiwan’s democracy. Their visit comes after Taiwan’s presidential election, celebrating the victory of Taiwan’s democracy. Diaz-Balart and Bera will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President and President-elect Lai Ching-te, and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. Talks are scheduled with Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim and other Taiwanese political leaders. Both Diaz-Balart and Bera have been long-standing friends of Taiwan, often leading or proposing initiatives and bills supportive of Taiwan. The Congressional Taiwan Caucus is the largest secondary body in U.S. Congress relating to foreign affairs. Their visit reemphasizes the U.S. Congress’ support for Taiwan, following the 2024 presidential election and marking the 45th legislative anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to deepen Taiwan-U.S. relations based on shared values and the U.S. Congress’s support.

President Tsai Ing-wen greeted an 8-member delegation of the U.S. Congress at the Office of the President on the morning of Sept. 8. This is the largest U.S. delegation yet to visit Taiwan compared to the several delegations that arrived in August.