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US Rep. urges Blinken to attend Taiwan’s National Day event
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles urges Secretary of State Antony Blinken to allow officials to attend Taiwan’s National Day reception at Twin Oaks on Oct. 2, emphasizing U.S. support for Taiwan.2024/09/30 10:13 -
Taiwan unveils 2024 National Day visual theme
Discover the newly unveiled 2024 National Day main visual by Taiwan’s National Day Preparation Committee, featuring a unique design that celebrates the Republic of China with traditional and modern elements. Learn about the changes in the committee’s leadership and the political context behind the visual’s reception.2024/09/03 14:17 -
Kaohsiung, Japan deepen bond in trade, education, tourism
Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association visited the Kaohsiung City government to discuss enhancing industry, education, and tourism cooperation exchanges with Mayor Chen Chi-Mai. Ohashi emphasized the significance of Kaohsiung in Japan’s relations with Taiwan. Mayor Chen expressed enthusiasm for deeper interactions between Taiwan and Japan, highlighting the crucial role of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry in global supply chain security. He cited the collaboration between Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in Kaohsiung and Kumamoto, Japan, as an example of potential economic cooperation. Chen described the Taiwan-Japan relationship as a deepening bond, referencing their long-standing friendship and mutual support during crises. Ohashi, who visited Kaohsiung 40 years ago and has maintained connections with past Mayor Chen Chu and Taiwan’s representative to Japan, Frank Hsieh, expressed admiration for Kaohsiung’s recent development. He believes that Japan-Kaohsiung cooperation should extend to the private enterprise level and is hopeful for the future of Japanese-Taiwanese relations. Ohashi frequently speaks at the annual National Day reception at the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, advocating for promoting friendly Japan-Taiwan relations as an example for the international community.2023/12/12 17:58