On the morning of June 12, Legislative Yuan Deputy Secretary General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung (張裕榮) attended the inaugural meeting of the Legislative Yuan Association for the Promotion of International Investment in Taiwan, initiated by DPP Legislator Ngalim Tiunn. Distinguished guests in attendance included DPP Legislators Chiu Yi-Ying, Lin Chu-Yin, Dr. Wang Ting-Yu, Dr. Wang Cheng-Hsu, Wang Mei-Hui, Hsu Chih-Chieh, and Chung Chia-Pin; KMT Legislator Dr. Ko Ju-Chun; Chief Secretary Chuang Ming-Chi of the Ministry of Economic Affairs; Deputy Director General Daniel Ching-I Chen of the Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Director General Bill Shih-Chang Huang of the Office of Parliamentarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Chief of Staff Benjamin Tsung-Chin Hsu of the Office of Trade Negotiations, Executive Yuan; Acting Representative Koh Sang-Wook of the Korean Mission in Taipei; Christoph Saurenbach, Head of the Trade Section of the European Economic and Trade Office; Charles Rowe, Head of the Economic Section of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office; Carl Wegner, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan; Shinichiro Soma and Hajime Mitachi, Directors of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Taipei; Jimmy Lee, Government Liaison Director of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan; Cheng Shu-Hsin, Chief Executive Officer of the Taiwan Industrial Cooperation Development Association; as well as representatives of foreign-invested enterprises in Taiwan.
Legislator Tiunn, the initiator of the association, first delivered opening remarks. After the distinguished guests took a group photo, the meeting adopted the association’s organizational charter and elected its chair and vice chairs. Honorary Chair Legislator Wang Ting-Yu and Vice Chair Legislator Ko then delivered remarks.
Speaking on behalf of the Legislative Yuan, Deputy Secretary General Chang said he was honored to attend the inaugural meeting of the Legislative Yuan Association for the Promotion of International Investment in Taiwan on behalf of Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). Deputy Secretary General Chang noted that Taiwan’s importance in the international economic and trade system has continued to grow in recent years, highlighting that Taiwan plays a key role in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and information and communications technology sectors, as well as in the restructuring of global supply chains. Taiwan’s solid technological capabilities and comprehensive industrial foundation have made it an attractive destination for international companies seeking to expand their investments and establish research and development centers.
Deputy Secretary General Chang emphasized that promoting investment in Taiwan depends not only on the long-term accumulation of talent, technology, markets, and institutions, but also on the Legislative Yuan serving as a platform that ensures industry needs are fully represented and helps align policies and legal frameworks with practical realities. He also mentioned that the establishment of the association will serve as an important bridge linking Taiwan’s industrial strengths with international capital, technology, and markets, while strengthening exchanges and cooperation among the executive branch, the Legislative Yuan, the business community, and international partners.
Deputy Secretary General Chang concluded by thanking Legislator Tiunn for bringing about the establishment of the association through her vision and initiative. He stated that the Legislative Yuan will continue to provide support where needed, and expressed hope that through this platform, more international friends will see Taiwan, understand Taiwan, trust Taiwan, and ultimately choose to invest in Taiwan.
The meeting then continued with congratulatory remarks by Acting Representative Koh of the Korean Mission in Taipei and concluded successfully after approximately 40 minutes.
