Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen Departs for European Tour, Aiming to Expand Business Opportunities
Taichung City Mayor Lu Shiow-yen departed on the evening of June 6 for a 10-day visit to Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria. The three main missions are to strengthen democratic alliances by visiting dignitaries, exchange governance experience with sister cities, and expand non-US markets and European business opportunities.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Yeh Chen, Taoyuan Airport, June 6) Taichung City Mayor Lu Shiow-yen departed on the evening of June 6 for a 10-day visit to three European countries. Before departure, she stated at Taoyuan International Airport that the three main missions of this trip are to visit dignitaries to strengthen democratic alliance relations, visit sister cities, and expand non-US markets and European business opportunities.
Mayor Lu is leading a delegation to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria from June 6 to 15. Speaking before boarding at Taoyuan International Airport, she said that to conduct city diplomacy and promote economic trade, following her visit to the United States in March, she is leading a delegation to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria from today until June 15, a period of 10 days.
Mayor Lu stated that this visit has three missions. The first is to visit dignitaries and members of parliament in these three European countries to exchange experiences and opinions on the international situation. Although Taiwan is geographically far from these three European countries, "we all love democracy and freedom and share the same values and ideals." Therefore, she hopes this visit can deepen and strengthen democratic alliance relations.
The second mission is to visit sister cities to learn from, exchange, and share experiences in urban governance. The third is to expand non-US markets and European business opportunities. These three countries are very similar to Taichung City, possessing a strong industrial base and close ties between industries. Therefore, she hopes this visit can deepen and expand mutual trade, economic, and commercial cooperation.
Mayor Lu mentioned that Taichung City has had very close exchanges and has made good friends with many European countries in recent years. She expressed gratitude for their invitation and assistance on this visit, adding that "good friends should interact frequently; with mutual visits, feelings can become deeper and more lasting." (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150606
Mayor Lu is leading a delegation to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria from June 6 to 15. Speaking before boarding at Taoyuan International Airport, she said that to conduct city diplomacy and promote economic trade, following her visit to the United States in March, she is leading a delegation to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria from today until June 15, a period of 10 days.
Mayor Lu stated that this visit has three missions. The first is to visit dignitaries and members of parliament in these three European countries to exchange experiences and opinions on the international situation. Although Taiwan is geographically far from these three European countries, "we all love democracy and freedom and share the same values and ideals." Therefore, she hopes this visit can deepen and strengthen democratic alliance relations.
The second mission is to visit sister cities to learn from, exchange, and share experiences in urban governance. The third is to expand non-US markets and European business opportunities. These three countries are very similar to Taichung City, possessing a strong industrial base and close ties between industries. Therefore, she hopes this visit can deepen and expand mutual trade, economic, and commercial cooperation.
Mayor Lu mentioned that Taichung City has had very close exchanges and has made good friends with many European countries in recent years. She expressed gratitude for their invitation and assistance on this visit, adding that "good friends should interact frequently; with mutual visits, feelings can become deeper and more lasting." (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150606
FAQ
Why did Mayor Lu Shiow-yen visit Europe?
To promote city diplomacy, strengthen democratic alliances, and expand non-US markets and European business opportunities.
Which three countries did she visit?
Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria.
What was the duration of the visit?
10 days, from June 6 to June 15, 2025.