On the evening of September 24, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan attended the “Dinner Banquet for the 3rd Session of the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (WTCC) 31st Board of Directors and Supervisors Meeting” held at the Formosa Yacht Resort in Tainan. In attendance were Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) Hsu Chia-Ching, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-Che, Yunlin County Deputy Magistrate Hsieh Shu-Ya, and representatives from relevant ministries. Also in attendance were 31st WTCC President Kenneth Wu, Chief Supervisor Hsieh Mei-Hsiang, and President-elect Johnson Hsiung of the 32nd WTCC, as well as representatives of Taiwanese businesses from five continents. The event was grand and lively, with a hundred tables sitting a prominent gathering of guests.
The dinner banquet kicked off with a dynamic and lively performance by the UNI Girls, the cheerleading team of the UNI-Lions baseball team. Vice President Chiang delivered remarks on behalf of the Legislative Yuan, first extending his greetings to all guests. He expressed his honor to host this banquet on behalf of the Legislative Yuan to thank the hardworking Taiwanese businesspeople, welcoming everyone back to Taiwan, their "warm home." He also looked forward to seeing them frequently return to the Legislative Yuan, the home whose doors are always open to Taiwanese businesspeople! As the Chairman of the Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen of the Legislative Yuan of Republic of China (Taiwan), he conveyed President of the Legislative Yuan Daniel K.Y. Han’s (韓國瑜) special request to treat all WTCC members with the warmest hospitality and encouraged everyone to stay connected with Taiwan and the Legislative Yuan.
Vice President Chiang went on to express his deep appreciation to Taiwanese businesspeople worldwide for their tireless efforts, not only in building their enterprises abroad but also in advocating for Taiwan on the international stage with unwavering dedication and support. He added that their hard work around the world has not only brought personal success but also helped make Taiwan visible to the global community, and that if TSMC is hailed as Taiwan’s “Guardian Mountain,” then overseas Taiwanese businesspeople are collectively the “Guardian Mountain Range,” safeguarding the nation’s role in the global supply chain.
Vice President Chiang continued by stating that the gathering at the Formosa Yacht Resort in Tainan today carries extraordinary significance. He likened the WTCC to a gigantic vessel leading Taiwan's navigation toward the world. While the journey is inevitably met with storms, the resilience demonstrated by Taiwanese businesspeople in the global market, including facing reciprocal tariffs from the US, exchange rate fluctuations, and international competition, shows their ability to rise to the challenge. He emphasized that this truly embodies the tenacious and unyielding spirit of the Taiwanese people, expressing confidence that no matter the difficulty, they will ultimately overcome every obstacle.
Vice President Chiang went on to express his heartfelt appreciation to WTCC President Wu for his dedicated efforts and contributions over the past year. He commended President Wu for his meticulous and thoughtful service to Taiwanese businesspeople, noting that he has attended virtually every WTCC conference across six continents, earning the deep respect and admiration of all. He also congratulated President-elect Hsiung of the 32nd WTCC and expressed his confidence that he will build upon the existing foundation to lead the organization to even greater success.
In closing, Vice President Chiang once again welcomed Taiwanese businesspeople home and back to the Legislative Yuan, wishing everyone good health, happy families and peace for all with “great profits,” “big fortunes,” and “long-lasting prosperity!”
The banquet concluded with WTCC President Wu presenting an appreciation plaque to Vice President Chiang. Following remarks of thanks from Tainan Mayor Huang and WTCC Vice President Frank Chang, President Wu accompanied Vice President Chiang in proposing a toast to all guests. The banquet lasted approximately two and a half hours and ended in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
