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U.S. delegation visits Taiwan’s legislature
U.S. Congressman Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House of Representatives select committee on China, visits Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and is warmly received by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu and Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang. Han welcomes the delegation with traditional Spring Couplets and invites Gallagher for a photo, praising his youthful appearance. The group then moves on to a closed-door meeting.2024/02/22 18:17 -
AIT confirms delegation meeting with Taiwan leaders
American Congressman Mike Gallagher leads a U.S. delegation to meet with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, President-elect Lai Ching-te, and Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu during a 3-day visit in Taiwan. Discussions center on U.S.-Taiwan relations, regional security, and investment, part of a broader tour of the Indo-Pacific region. The visit aims to strengthen ties and promote mutual understanding between the two nations.2024/02/22 10:51 -
US congressional delegation shows solidarity with Taiwan
U.S. Congressman Mike Gallagher, along with a team of American lawmakers, visited Taiwan and expressed support for the island’s resistance against China’s influence. The delegation praised Taiwan’s successful development and voiced commitment to deepening U.S.-Taiwan relations for peace and stability in the region. Senator Marco Rubio also reiterated his support for Taiwan during a separate meeting with Taiwan’s ambassador to Paraguay.2024/02/22 09:42 -
US congressional leaders show Taiwan bipartisan support
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.2024/01/25 13:52