Francois Wu: ASML and TSMC Are Models of Cooperation, Hopes to Deepen Taiwan-Netherlands Exchanges
Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu attended the 2026 Dutch King's Day reception, praising the ASML-TSMC partnership as a model of bilateral success. Both sides expressed hopes to deepen economic, technological, and cultural ties.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, 23rd) Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu attended the "2026 Dutch King's Day" reception, stating that ASML and TSMC serve as a model for bilateral cooperation, expressing hopes to continuously deepen exchanges across all fields. Dutch Representative Bas Pulles noted that this year's event theme, "gezellig," meaning a warm and socially connective atmosphere, is something he has also felt since arriving in Taiwan.
The Netherlands Office Taipei issued a press release today stating that the "2026 Dutch King's Day" was held on the 22nd in the semi-outdoor space of the Nangang Bottle Cap Factory. It featured outdoor bars and food trucks offering Dutch street food such as fries, Bitterballen, and Heineken beer, presenting a relaxed and open gathering atmosphere.
Bas Pulles said that this year's theme is the common Dutch cultural term "gezellig," which denotes a warm, relaxed, and highly socially connected atmosphere. After coming to Taiwan, he felt this same quality existing within Taiwanese society.
Pulles expressed hope that future Taiwan-Netherlands cooperation will not only encompass the economic, trade, and technology sectors but also extend to sustainable development, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchanges, continuously fostering connections between the two societies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted in a press release that when Wu attended the reception, he stated that the friendship between Taiwan and the Netherlands is deepening day by day. He thanked the Dutch parliament for its firm cross-party support for Taiwan. Last year, the Dutch House of Representatives passed 5 motions urging the Dutch government to support Taiwan with practical actions. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are inseparable from European security, and Taiwan welcomes Dutch warships continuing to sail through the Taiwan Strait to jointly maintain freedom of navigation in international waters.
Wu pointed out that Taiwan-Netherlands economic and trade relations are close and mutually beneficial. The partnership between the Dutch company ASML and Taiwan's TSMC is a successful model of bilateral cooperation. He looks forward to Taiwan and the Netherlands continuing to strengthen interactive exchanges in all fields based on a solid foundation of mutual trust, working together to contribute to the international community. (Editor: Huang Kuo-lun) 1150423
The Netherlands Office Taipei issued a press release today stating that the "2026 Dutch King's Day" was held on the 22nd in the semi-outdoor space of the Nangang Bottle Cap Factory. It featured outdoor bars and food trucks offering Dutch street food such as fries, Bitterballen, and Heineken beer, presenting a relaxed and open gathering atmosphere.
Bas Pulles said that this year's theme is the common Dutch cultural term "gezellig," which denotes a warm, relaxed, and highly socially connected atmosphere. After coming to Taiwan, he felt this same quality existing within Taiwanese society.
Pulles expressed hope that future Taiwan-Netherlands cooperation will not only encompass the economic, trade, and technology sectors but also extend to sustainable development, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchanges, continuously fostering connections between the two societies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted in a press release that when Wu attended the reception, he stated that the friendship between Taiwan and the Netherlands is deepening day by day. He thanked the Dutch parliament for its firm cross-party support for Taiwan. Last year, the Dutch House of Representatives passed 5 motions urging the Dutch government to support Taiwan with practical actions. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are inseparable from European security, and Taiwan welcomes Dutch warships continuing to sail through the Taiwan Strait to jointly maintain freedom of navigation in international waters.
Wu pointed out that Taiwan-Netherlands economic and trade relations are close and mutually beneficial. The partnership between the Dutch company ASML and Taiwan's TSMC is a successful model of bilateral cooperation. He looks forward to Taiwan and the Netherlands continuing to strengthen interactive exchanges in all fields based on a solid foundation of mutual trust, working together to contribute to the international community. (Editor: Huang Kuo-lun) 1150423