Han Kuo-yu Meets Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Sumi Shuzo, Hopes for Deeper Taiwan-Japan Cooperation
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, emphasizing the importance of deepening civilian exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Japan. Both parties expressed hopes for strengthening collaboration in areas such as tourism, trade, semiconductors, and AI, reaffirming the solid foundation of Taiwan-Japan relations.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Cheng-chung, Taipei 7th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu today met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association." Han Kuo-yu stated that civilian exchanges have always been the most important foundation for promoting Taiwan-Japan relations. As staunch partners, Taiwan and Japan should continue to deepen cooperation and support each other in the face of challenges such as natural disasters, energy security, and changes in the international situation, and will surely overcome various difficulties.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu today, accompanied by KMT Legislator Hung Mong-kai, DPP Legislator Chiu Yi-ying, and Taiwan People's Party Legislator Hung Yu-hsiang, met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association" and others. Association of Taiwan-Japan Relations Secretary-General Hung Ying-chieh and Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Representative Katayama Kazuyuki also attended.
Han Kuo-yu stated that civilian exchanges have always been the most important foundation for promoting Taiwan-Japan relations. According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan reached 6.76 million last year, making Japan the largest source of foreign tourists for Taiwan for two consecutive years. Japanese travelers visiting Taiwan reached 1.48 million last year, with bilateral tourism exchanges exceeding 8.24 million, setting a new historical record, indicating increasingly close interactions between the people of Taiwan and Japan.
Han Kuo-yu pointed out that bilateral trade between Taiwan and Japan reached US$84.8 billion last year. TSMC established a wafer factory in Kumamoto Prefecture and has already begun constructing a second factory, which is expected to bring about 23 trillion Japanese Yen in economic benefits to the Kyushu region in the next 10 years, fully demonstrating the solid foundation of complementary industrial advantages and high-tech cooperation between Taiwan and Japan.
Han Kuo-yu stated that Sumi Shuzo's current trip will include attending the "84th Anniversary Memorial Service for Engineer Yoichi Hatta" in Tainan. Yoichi Hatta led the construction of the Chianan Irrigation System and the Wushantou Reservoir, making profound contributions to Taiwan's agricultural development and livelihood construction. His spirit is still deeply respected and remembered by the people of Taiwan.
Han Kuo-yu pointed out that Sumi Shuzo had publicly stated, "Taiwan is an extremely important partner and precious friend of Japan." As staunch partners, Taiwan and Japan should continue to deepen cooperation and support each other in the face of challenges such as natural disasters, energy security, and changes in the international situation, and will surely overcome various difficulties.
Sumi Shuzo stated that this is his first visit to Taiwan since becoming chairman last year, and he deeply feels Taiwan's重视 and friendship towards Japan. One of the main purposes of this trip is to participate in the memorial event for Engineer Yoichi Hatta in Tainan tomorrow, and he is very pleased that the infrastructure built by Japanese people for Taiwan is still contributing today.
Sumi Shuzo pointed out that through the efforts of the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association," Taiwan and Japan have continuously deepened cooperation in various fields such as economy, energy, and personnel exchanges. In addition to visiting Taipei this time, he will also go to Tainan, and hopes to have the opportunity to visit other cities such as Kaohsiung in the future, so that more Japanese people can understand the different cultures and charms of various places in Taiwan.
Sumi Shuzo stated that Taiwan and Japan both highly rely on Middle Eastern energy, and can strengthen cooperation in supply chain resilience and energy security in the future. He expects Taiwan and Japan to deepen exchanges and mutual learning in high-tech fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and drones. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Cheng-chung, Taipei 7th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu today met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association." Han Kuo-yu stated that civilian exchanges have always been the most important foundation for promoting Taiwan-Japan relations. As staunch partners, Taiwan and Japan should continue to deepen cooperation and support each other in the face of challenges such as natural disasters, energy security, and changes in the international situation, and will surely overcome various difficulties.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu today, accompanied by KMT Legislator Hung Mong-kai, DPP Legislator Chiu Yi-ying, and Taiwan People's Party Legislator Hung Yu-hsiang, met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association" and others. Association of Taiwan-Japan Relations Secretary-General Hung Ying-chieh and Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Representative Katayama Kazuyuki also attended.
Han Kuo-yu stated that civilian exchanges have always been the most important foundation for promoting Taiwan-Japan relations. According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan reached 6.76 million last year, making Japan the largest source of foreign tourists for Taiwan for two consecutive years. Japanese travelers visiting Taiwan reached 1.48 million last year, with bilateral tourism exchanges exceeding 8.24 million, setting a new historical record, indicating increasingly close interactions between the people of Taiwan and Japan.
Han Kuo-yu pointed out that bilateral trade between Taiwan and Japan reached US$84.8 billion last year. TSMC established a wafer factory in Kumamoto Prefecture and has already begun constructing a second factory, which is expected to bring about 23 trillion Japanese Yen in economic benefits to the Kyushu region in the next 10 years, fully demonstrating the solid foundation of complementary industrial advantages and high-tech cooperation between Taiwan and Japan.
Han Kuo-yu stated that Sumi Shuzo's current trip will include attending the "84th Anniversary Memorial Service for Engineer Yoichi Hatta" in Tainan. Yoichi Hatta led the construction of the Chianan Irrigation System and the Wushantou Reservoir, making profound contributions to Taiwan's agricultural development and livelihood construction. His spirit is still deeply respected and remembered by the people of Taiwan.
Han Kuo-yu pointed out that Sumi Shuzo had publicly stated, "Taiwan is an extremely important partner and precious friend of Japan." As staunch partners, Taiwan and Japan should continue to deepen cooperation and support each other in the face of challenges such as natural disasters, energy security, and changes in the international situation, and will surely overcome various difficulties.
Sumi Shuzo stated that this is his first visit to Taiwan since becoming chairman last year, and he deeply feels Taiwan's重视 and friendship towards Japan. One of the main purposes of this trip is to participate in the memorial event for Engineer Yoichi Hatta in Tainan tomorrow, and he is very pleased that the infrastructure built by Japanese people for Taiwan is still contributing today.
Sumi Shuzo pointed out that through the efforts of the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association," Taiwan and Japan have continuously deepened cooperation in various fields such as economy, energy, and personnel exchanges. In addition to visiting Taipei this time, he will also go to Tainan, and hopes to have the opportunity to visit other cities such as Kaohsiung in the future, so that more Japanese people can understand the different cultures and charms of various places in Taiwan.
Sumi Shuzo stated that Taiwan and Japan both highly rely on Middle Eastern energy, and can strengthen cooperation in supply chain resilience and energy security in the future. He expects Taiwan and Japan to deepen exchanges and mutual learning in high-tech fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and drones. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150507
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