Han Kuo-yu Leads Cross-Party Legislators to Visit UK, France to Convey Taiwan's True, Good, and Beautiful Side
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu is leading a cross-party delegation of legislators to France and the United Kingdom to promote parliamentary diplomacy, aiming to break Taiwan's diplomatic isolation by showcasing its "true, good, and beautiful side" and "five excellent characteristics" to the international community.
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(Central News Agency reporter Ye Chen, Taoyuan Airport, 9th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu today led a delegation to France and the United Kingdom to promote parliamentary diplomacy. Before his departure, he stated that the Republic of China's diplomatic situation is currently very difficult, and he hopes to convey Taiwan's true, good, and beautiful side to foreign countries, and will also report Taiwan's five excellent characteristics to the world, vowing to go all out.
From today until the 17th, Han Kuo-yu will lead a delegation to France and the United Kingdom to promote parliamentary diplomacy. Before departing, he spoke at Taoyuan International Airport, stating, "This time, the Legislative Yuan was invited by the French Senate's pro-Taiwan group and the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce, with a total of 10 legislators visiting the parliaments of the UK and France, as well as visiting overseas Chinese and the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce."
Han Kuo-yu said that the current diplomatic situation of the Republic of China is very difficult. "To be blunt, it is very difficult to even breathe fresh air internationally," so he hopes to convey the true, good, and beautiful side of all Taiwanese compatriots to foreign friends.
He stated that he can proudly report to countries around the world that Taiwan has "five excellent characteristics" that are among the best globally. First, Taiwan has the best high-tech semiconductors and wafer fabrication, which can be said to be world-leading; second, Taiwan's medical technology and universal health insurance are also world-leading.
Han Kuo-yu continued, third, in addition to the high-tech industry, Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises account for more than 95% of all enterprises, many of which are "hidden champions," including clothes, socks, basketballs, badminton rackets, and bicycles from around the world. "Taiwan can be said to be a global champion."
He stated, fourth, that life in Taiwan is comfortable, pleasant, and convenient, which can be said to be the best globally. There are convenience stores everywhere, rich religious culture, and no need to worry about walking on the streets at night. "Taiwan's comfort and safety, we hope countries around the world will come and see."
Han Kuo-yu said, fifth, and most proudly, Taiwan is a 100% democratic and free civil society. "Democracy has been etched into the DNA of all Taiwanese. Today, three political parties jointly sending legislators to Europe also reflects that Taiwan is already a highly democratic society."
He stated that he hopes this visit to Europe can achieve three goals: "to make those who have not visited Taiwan curious to come and see, to make those who visit Taiwan fall in love with it, and to make those who leave Taiwan miss it." The Legislative Yuan will maintain this warm and enthusiastic mindset to convey this message to Europe and all sectors, and will spare no effort.
The delegation led by Han Kuo-yu is expected to attend the annual meeting of the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce. On the evening of the 15th, they will participate in the welcome dinner for the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Annual Meeting in London, and on the morning of the 16th, they will attend the 32nd General Assembly of the "European Federation of Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce."
Delegation members include DPP legislators Lin Chu-yin, Chiu Yi-ying, Lee Po-yi, and Wang Yi-chuan; KMT legislators Chang Chia-chun, Yang Chiung-ying, Lu Ming-che, and Lo Ting-wei; and TPP legislator Chiu Hui-ju. However, Chang Chia-chun did not travel with the group today and is expected to depart on the 11th. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150509
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(Central News Agency reporter Ye Chen, Taoyuan Airport, 9th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu today led a delegation to France and the United Kingdom to promote parliamentary diplomacy. Before his departure, he stated that the Republic of China's diplomatic situation is currently very difficult, and he hopes to convey Taiwan's true, good, and beautiful side to foreign countries, and will also report Taiwan's five excellent characteristics to the world, vowing to go all out.
From today until the 17th, Han Kuo-yu will lead a delegation to France and the United Kingdom to promote parliamentary diplomacy. Before departing, he spoke at Taoyuan International Airport, stating, "This time, the Legislative Yuan was invited by the French Senate's pro-Taiwan group and the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce, with a total of 10 legislators visiting the parliaments of the UK and France, as well as visiting overseas Chinese and the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce."
Han Kuo-yu said that the current diplomatic situation of the Republic of China is very difficult. "To be blunt, it is very difficult to even breathe fresh air internationally," so he hopes to convey the true, good, and beautiful side of all Taiwanese compatriots to foreign friends.
He stated that he can proudly report to countries around the world that Taiwan has "five excellent characteristics" that are among the best globally. First, Taiwan has the best high-tech semiconductors and wafer fabrication, which can be said to be world-leading; second, Taiwan's medical technology and universal health insurance are also world-leading.
Han Kuo-yu continued, third, in addition to the high-tech industry, Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises account for more than 95% of all enterprises, many of which are "hidden champions," including clothes, socks, basketballs, badminton rackets, and bicycles from around the world. "Taiwan can be said to be a global champion."
He stated, fourth, that life in Taiwan is comfortable, pleasant, and convenient, which can be said to be the best globally. There are convenience stores everywhere, rich religious culture, and no need to worry about walking on the streets at night. "Taiwan's comfort and safety, we hope countries around the world will come and see."
Han Kuo-yu said, fifth, and most proudly, Taiwan is a 100% democratic and free civil society. "Democracy has been etched into the DNA of all Taiwanese. Today, three political parties jointly sending legislators to Europe also reflects that Taiwan is already a highly democratic society."
He stated that he hopes this visit to Europe can achieve three goals: "to make those who have not visited Taiwan curious to come and see, to make those who visit Taiwan fall in love with it, and to make those who leave Taiwan miss it." The Legislative Yuan will maintain this warm and enthusiastic mindset to convey this message to Europe and all sectors, and will spare no effort.
The delegation led by Han Kuo-yu is expected to attend the annual meeting of the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce. On the evening of the 15th, they will participate in the welcome dinner for the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Annual Meeting in London, and on the morning of the 16th, they will attend the 32nd General Assembly of the "European Federation of Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce."
Delegation members include DPP legislators Lin Chu-yin, Chiu Yi-ying, Lee Po-yi, and Wang Yi-chuan; KMT legislators Chang Chia-chun, Yang Chiung-ying, Lu Ming-che, and Lo Ting-wei; and TPP legislator Chiu Hui-ju. However, Chang Chia-chun did not travel with the group today and is expected to depart on the 11th. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150509
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