The delegation led by Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) left Paraguay and arrived at Dallas, Texas this morning (Nov 22). They commenced the day’s itinerary as arranged by Director-General Yvonne Hsiao from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston.
Vice President Chiang hosted a luncheon for Texas State Senator Brent Hagenbuch, Texas State Representative Angie Chen Button, Mayor of Plano John Muns, and Mayor of Richardson Amir Omar, among others. In his remarks, he expressed the honor he felt in representing the Legislative Yuan and President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) on this visit to the U.S. and Paraguay. This trip marked the third time he had been to Texas in just over a year. Apart from recognizing the excellent investment environment in Texas, he was also delighted to note that the State of Texas Taiwan Office established in July 2024 was up and running, and that a new direct flight was added last October between Taiwan and Dallas. With better ease of traveling, engagements between the two sides can be enhanced. In particular, trade relations are blooming. Taking 2024 as an example, trade between Taiwan and Texas amounted to an astounding US$25.8 billion. Furthermore, investments made by Taiwanese businesses in Texas have exceeded US$14.1 billion.
The assembled guests agreed that the bilateral relations between Taiwan and Texas are getting closer. Ranging from the state government to county and city governments, Texas is fostering a better environment conducive to investment in hopes of attracting more Taiwanese businesses to invest and set up factories in the state. Later, the two delegations exchange views on issues covering political systems, industry development, previous visits to Taiwan, and direct flights.
In the afternoon, Vice President Chiang and the delegation headed to the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center, Dallas established in August this year to observe its operations. The delegation then visited Wistron’s office to learn about their deployment strategies in the U.S., investment situation, manpower and shift system, as well as observing the operation of its factory. Afterwards, they headed to the Sysgration Plano Factory to get to know their automated production lines, collaborations with American clients, future prospects, and the implementation of “Designed in Taiwan, Made in the USA” strategy.
In the evening, Vice President Chiang and the delegation attended a dinner hosted by Director-General Hsiao and got together with American business representatives. In his remarks, Vice President Chiang expressed that he appreciated getting to know the investment situation of Taiwanese businesses in the U.S. He stressed that the Legislative Yuan will remain the most steadfast backing for all Taiwanese businesses and will spare no effort in supporting their endeavors overseas.
