Vice President: Garment Industry is Not a Sunset Industry, But an Everlasting One
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that Taiwan's garment industry is not a 'sunset industry' but an 'everlasting industry.' She affirmed that the garment industry has long supported Taiwan's economic development, demonstrating profound strength and resilience. She also highlighted its integration of innovative technology and ESG principles, and its strong performance on the international stage. Hsiao emphasized the close industrial relationship between Taiwan and the US, suggesting that other industries, including the defense industry, should learn from the garment industry's successful experience.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei 30th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that Taiwan's industries have demonstrated strong resilience, capable of flexibly adapting and continuously developing in the face of global political and economic changes, demographic shifts, or supply chain adjustments. The garment industry is not a sunset industry, but a sunrise industry, and should become the 'everlasting industry' that the President often speaks of.
The Presidential Office today issued a press release stating that Vice President Hsiao attended the '70th Anniversary Celebration and Evening Gala of the Taiwan Garment Industry Association' last night, affirming the garment industry's long-term support for Taiwan's economic development and its demonstration of profound strength and resilience.
Vice President Hsiao mentioned that 70 years ago, Taiwan was undergoing economic transformation, and many young women sought economic independence and opportunities to improve their family's living conditions in factories, creating Taiwan's first wave of export economic achievements with their own hands, stitch by stitch. Today, women play a role in jointly making important decisions in the industry, showing that the development of the garment industry reflects the transformation of Taiwan's social structure and the continuous expansion and extension of its economic miracle.
The Vice President shared her past experience in diplomatic work, which was to market Taiwan's strengths internationally and to trust Taiwan's products even more. She pointed out that Taiwan is often noticed internationally for its semiconductor and technology industries, but traditional industries are also constantly transforming and upgrading, even creating many 'lights of the world' that deserve more attention both domestically and internationally.
She pointed out that Taiwan's garment industry has not only developed a complete industrial chain but has also introduced innovative technologies and actively promoted ESG concepts, integrating environmental sustainability and social responsibility into products and production processes. It has also demonstrated profound industrial strength in many international events, including the uniforms worn by the Paris Olympics team being selected among Forbes magazine's top ten, and the widespread application of Taiwan-made functional apparel in various international sports events, which is a source of pride.
The Vice President said that most importantly, Taiwan's industries have demonstrated strong resilience, capable of flexibly adapting and continuously developing in the face of global political and economic changes, demographic shifts, or supply chain adjustments. The garment industry is not a sunset industry, but a sunrise industry, and should become the 'everlasting industry' that the President often speaks of.
Vice President Hsiao stated that Taiwan-US industrial relations are close, and the garment and textile industries have established a good cooperation model over the past 70 years. She believes that in the future, all industries, including the defense industry, can learn from this successful experience and continue to expand their global presence. She also hopes that all sectors will support the government's national defense and security policies and proposed budget, making Taiwan stronger and safer, and allowing its people to continue living and developing their careers in a stable and safe environment. (Editor: Zhai Sijia) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei 30th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that Taiwan's industries have demonstrated strong resilience, capable of flexibly adapting and continuously developing in the face of global political and economic changes, demographic shifts, or supply chain adjustments. The garment industry is not a sunset industry, but a sunrise industry, and should become the 'everlasting industry' that the President often speaks of.
The Presidential Office today issued a press release stating that Vice President Hsiao attended the '70th Anniversary Celebration and Evening Gala of the Taiwan Garment Industry Association' last night, affirming the garment industry's long-term support for Taiwan's economic development and its demonstration of profound strength and resilience.
Vice President Hsiao mentioned that 70 years ago, Taiwan was undergoing economic transformation, and many young women sought economic independence and opportunities to improve their family's living conditions in factories, creating Taiwan's first wave of export economic achievements with their own hands, stitch by stitch. Today, women play a role in jointly making important decisions in the industry, showing that the development of the garment industry reflects the transformation of Taiwan's social structure and the continuous expansion and extension of its economic miracle.
The Vice President shared her past experience in diplomatic work, which was to market Taiwan's strengths internationally and to trust Taiwan's products even more. She pointed out that Taiwan is often noticed internationally for its semiconductor and technology industries, but traditional industries are also constantly transforming and upgrading, even creating many 'lights of the world' that deserve more attention both domestically and internationally.
She pointed out that Taiwan's garment industry has not only developed a complete industrial chain but has also introduced innovative technologies and actively promoted ESG concepts, integrating environmental sustainability and social responsibility into products and production processes. It has also demonstrated profound industrial strength in many international events, including the uniforms worn by the Paris Olympics team being selected among Forbes magazine's top ten, and the widespread application of Taiwan-made functional apparel in various international sports events, which is a source of pride.
The Vice President said that most importantly, Taiwan's industries have demonstrated strong resilience, capable of flexibly adapting and continuously developing in the face of global political and economic changes, demographic shifts, or supply chain adjustments. The garment industry is not a sunset industry, but a sunrise industry, and should become the 'everlasting industry' that the President often speaks of.
Vice President Hsiao stated that Taiwan-US industrial relations are close, and the garment and textile industries have established a good cooperation model over the past 70 years. She believes that in the future, all industries, including the defense industry, can learn from this successful experience and continue to expand their global presence. She also hopes that all sectors will support the government's national defense and security policies and proposed budget, making Taiwan stronger and safer, and allowing its people to continue living and developing their careers in a stable and safe environment. (Editor: Zhai Sijia) 1150430
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