On Saturday (May 9), Taiwan Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu led a cross-party delegation to France and the United Kingdom, embarking on a multi-day diplomatic trip. He said they are scheduled to visit the parliaments of France and the UK, meet with local overseas Chinese and the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce, and hope to make more friends.
According to China Times News Network and Liberty Times, starting Saturday through next Sunday (May 17), Han Kuo-yu is leading the delegation to France and the UK. Before departure, he gave a statement at Taoyuan International Airport, saying that this time Taiwan's Legislative Yuan had received invitations from the Taiwan Friendship Group of the French Senate and the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce, and would be visiting the parliaments of Britain and France. He stated that in addition to seeing local overseas Chinese friends, they would also visit the European Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce and hope to make more friends.
The delegation members include DPP legislators Lin Chuyin, Chiu Yi-ying, Lee Po-yi, Wang Yi-chuan; KMT legislators Chang Chia-chun, Yang Chiung-ying, Lu Ming-che, Lo Ting-wei; and TPP legislator Chiu Hui-ju, among others.
Han Kuo-yu said that the current diplomatic situation of the 'Republic of China' is extremely difficult, and even breathing a breath of fresh air internationally is very hard, so he hopes to convey the sincerity, kindness, and beauty of all Taiwanese people to every foreign friend. He also said he could proudly and confidently report to friends from all over the world that Taiwan has five outstanding qualities, which are the best in the world.
Han Kuo-yu said that the current diplomatic situation of the 'Republic of China' is extremely difficult, and even breathing a breath of fresh air internationally is very hard, so he hopes to convey the sincerity, kindness, and beauty of all Taiwanese people to every foreign friend. He also said he could proudly and confidently report to friends from all over the world that Taiwan has five outstanding qualities, which are the best in the world.
He introduced them as follows: First, Taiwan has the best high-tech semiconductor industry and foundry services; second, Taiwan's medical technology and universal health insurance are world-renowned; third, more than 95% of Taiwan's businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises, covering sectors such as chemicals, steel, mold manufacturing, and textiles, with many hidden champions; fourth, the comfort, happiness, and convenience of life in Taiwan is arguably the best in the world; fifth, Taiwan is a society that enjoys 100% democracy and freedom for all citizens, with democracy ingrained in every Taiwanese person's genes.
Han Kuo-yu said that having legislators from three parties go to Europe together also reflects that Taiwan is already a highly democratic society. He also stated that there are three main goals for the visit, including letting more people want to come to Taiwan, like Taiwan, and miss Taiwan after they leave.
This marks Han Kuo-yu's second cross-party overseas trip as Legislative Yuan President, following his visit to Japan last year in the capacity of diplomatic outreach for the legislature.
Han Kuo-yu said that having legislators from three parties go to Europe together also reflects that Taiwan is already a highly democratic society. He also stated that there are three main goals for the visit, including letting more people want to come to Taiwan, like Taiwan, and miss Taiwan after they leave.
This marks Han Kuo-yu's second cross-party overseas trip as Legislative Yuan President, following his visit to Japan last year in the capacity of diplomatic outreach for the legislature.