立法院江啟臣副院長於本（9月25）日上午在國民黨陳永康委員、民進黨陳冠廷委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員、國際事務處陳靜芳秘書及外交部北美司張嘉政總領事等人陪同下，接見美國智庫「印太安全研究所」訪問團一行6人。
On the morning of September 25, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Chen Kuan-Ting, Legislator TPP Chen Gao-Tzu, Secretary Chen Ching-Fang of the Department of International Affairs, and Consul General Chang Chia-Cheng of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ North American Affairs Department, received a six-member delegation from the U.S. think tank, the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS).
江副院長偕出席委員與訪賓合影後表示，非常榮幸代表韓國瑜院長偕本院跨黨派委員歡迎「印太安全研究所」訪問團及薛瑞福（Randall Schriver）主席。他感謝薛瑞福主席長期堅定支持臺灣及印太區域安全，並曾於去（2024）年4月率團訪臺蒞院，由他陪同韓院長接待。他猶記得薛主席表示，美國共和及民主兩黨之最大共識即為守護臺灣自由民主，此不僅維護臺灣人民的權利，亦同時鞏固美國人民利益，對此他深表贊同，並盼彼此持續共同維護臺灣的自由民主及亞太地區的繁榮穩定。
Following group photos with participating legislators and the guests, Vice President Chiang stated that he was deeply honored to represent President of the Legislative Yuan, Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), alongside cross-party legislators, in extending a warm welcome to the delegation from the IIPS and its Chairman Randall Schriver. He expressed gratitude to Chairman Schriver for his longstanding and steadfast support of Taiwan and security in the Indo-Pacific region, noting that in April 2024, Chairman Schriver led a delegation to Taiwan and was received at the Legislative Yuan, with him accompanying President Han in hosting the visit. He recalled Chairman Schriver’s remark that the strongest consensus between the Republicans and Democrats in the United States is their shared commitment to safeguarding Taiwan’s freedom and democracy; this commitment is not only about protecting the rights of the Taiwanese people, but also about securing the interests of the American people. He expressed concurrence with this view and looked forward to continued joint efforts to uphold Taiwan’s freedom and democracy as well as prosperity and stability across the Asia-Pacific region.
江副院長另指出，「2049計畫研究所」自本（2025）年5月1日起更名爲「印太安全研究所」，此舉彰顯印太區域日益複雜的戰略情勢，亦反映該所對區域和平穩定之高度重視。他繼謂，臺美情誼利基於共享之民主、自由、人權及法制等普世價值，以及致力維護印太區域的和平、穩定與繁榮。他特別感謝美國政府及國會長期履行《臺灣關係法》及「六項保證」對臺灣之安全承諾、延續對臺軍售常態化政策、推動「國防授權法案」（NDAA）、提供「外國軍事融資」（FMF）、及運用「總統提用權」（PDA）等資源協助臺灣，展現對臺國防安全能力建構之重視。他強調，我國位處西太平洋第一島鏈之關鍵戰略地位，且為全球半導體及供應鏈等經濟戰略之要角，提供如台積電的先進晶片製程及高效組裝之雲端伺服器等，故臺灣為美國不可或缺的關鍵戰略夥伴。而在自我防衛部分，政府已宣布明年國防預算將超過GDP的3%，立法院會持續監督政府，不分黨派進行溝通與討論，共同支持國防預算。
Vice President Chiang further noted that, effective May 1, 2025, the “Project 2049 Institute” was renamed the “Institute for Indo-Pacific Security.” He emphasized that this change underscores the increasingly complex strategic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region and reflects the increased commitment of the IIPS to regional peace and stability. He went on to note that the friendship between Taiwan and the United States is grounded in the shared universal values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, as well as in the determination to safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. He expressed profound gratitude to the U.S. government and Congress for their fulfillment of security commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. He further acknowledged the continuation of normalized arms sales, the advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the provision of Foreign Military Financing (FMF), and the use of Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to assist Taiwan, all of which demonstrate the importance the United States places on strengthening Taiwan’s defense capabilities. He stressed that Taiwan occupies a critical strategic position in the first island chain of the Western Pacific and plays a pivotal strategic role in the global economy, particularly in sectors such as semiconductors and supply chains; for example, TSMC’s advanced chip manufacturing and the efficient assembly of cloud servers attest to why Taiwan is an indispensable strategic partner of the United States. In terms of self-defense, he added, the Taiwanese government has announced that next year’s national defense budget will exceed 3% of GDP; the Legislative Yuan will continue to oversee the government, engaging in cross-party communication and discussion to jointly support the defense budget.
江副院長最後期盼雙邊國會在彼此共同關心之議題上能有更多交流，就國防、臺海及區域穩定、社會韌性及能源安全等問題交換意見，並期盼美國持續支持臺灣的國際參與，提升我國能見度，以強化我國嚇阻及防衛能力。
Vice President Chiang concluded by expressing hope for more exchanges between the legislatures of both sides on issues of mutual concern, including national defense, stability in the Taiwan Strait and the broader region, social resilience, and energy security. He also looked forward to continued U.S. support for Taiwan’s international participation, thereby enhancing Taiwan’s visibility and strengthening its deterrence and defense capabilities.
薛瑞福主席感謝江副院長及在座委員撥冗接晤，除表達對花蓮洪災的哀悼與關切外，也祈求救災工作順利推進。他強調很高興今日能與跨黨派委員會面，充分展現立法院的多元意見。薛主席引用美國UCLA知名籃球教練約翰·伍登（John Wooden）名言：「你可以很快，但不能操之過急。」，指出國防預算關乎重大國家安全，許多議題雖然急迫，然立法院代表民意並肩負監督政府的責任，須確保資源能有效運用於適當項目，該研究所致力於研究戰爭演變及臺灣所需，盼日後持續促進臺美雙邊對話及合作。
Chairman Schriver thanked Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for taking the time to meet with the delegation. In addition to expressing condolences and concern over the floods in Hualien, he also offered prayers for the relief efforts. He noted that it gave him great delight to meet with legislators from across party lines today, reflecting the diversity of views within the Legislative Yuan. Chairman Schriver quoted a famous saying by John Wooden, the renowned basketball coach from UCLA: “Be quick, but don’t hurry.” He pointed out that the national defense budget is closely tied to major national security concerns; while many issues are urgent, the Legislative Yuan, as the representative of public opinion, also bears the responsibility of overseeing the government to ensure that resources are effectively allocated to appropriate projects. He noted that the IIPS is dedicated to studying the evolution of warfare and Taiwan’s needs, and he expressed hope for continued promotion of Taiwan–U.S. dialogue and cooperation in the future.
雙邊交流時，陳永康委員強調面對國際情勢之挑戰，區域穩定至關重要，他非常感謝美方友人對臺灣的多年支持，並贊同提升國防預算的占比。然重要的是不僅於武器採購，提升臺灣整體國防實力亦為重中之重，故相關人員之完整教育訓練、跨系統之溝通協調能力等，皆為同等重要。陳委員另指出，現階段我國在無人機與自主武器部署上仍有不足，亦有跨軍種間的整合及未來的強化方式等問題，盼美方持續提供支持及訓練，共同改善臺灣國防整體能力。
During the bilateral exchanges, Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang underscored that regional stability is of paramount importance in the face of international challenges. He conveyed his sincere appreciation to the U.S. friends for their many years of support for Taiwan and agreed with the proposal to increase the defense budget's proportion. He stressed that besides the procurement of weapons, the enhancement of Taiwan’s overall defense capabilities is equally important, including comprehensive training for relevant personnel and the ability to communicate and coordinate across different systems. Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang also remarked that Taiwan’s current deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous weapons remains insufficient, with issues also arising in inter‑service integration and approaches for future enhancement. He voiced his hope that the U.S. will sustain its support and training efforts, thereby helping to advance Taiwan’s comprehensive defense capacity.
陳冠廷委員誠摯歡迎貴賓到訪，並介紹其選區嘉義正積極發展「亞洲無人機AI創新應用研發中心」（亞創中心），以及未來兩年內即將在該中心附近建立大型系統生產園區，他誠摯邀請美國夥伴未來能前往參訪，協助提升該計畫能見度，並盼吸引研究端、國防產業及新創公司的加入。此外，針對國防預算占比一節，陳委員表示盼能持續進行對話溝通，爭取選民更多的支持及瞭解。
Legislator Chen Kuan‑Ting warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and introduced developments in his constituency of Chiayi, which is actively advancing the “Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center” (Space Chiayi). He noted that within the next two years, a large‑scale systems production park will be established near the center. He sincerely invited the American friends for a visit in the future to help raise the visibility of the project, and expressed his hope that it will attract participation from research institutions, the defense industry, and start‑up companies. Furthermore, with regard to the share of the national defense budget, Legislator Chen Kuan‑Ting expressed his hope for continued dialogue and communication in order to gain greater support and understanding from his constituents.
陳昭姿委員代表台灣民眾黨誠摯歡迎訪團來訪，並感謝薛主席及「印太安全研究所」對印太地區事務及臺灣安全之關注。她指出，中國的崛起已威脅到區域和平穩定，臺灣比其他國家都更為清楚且關注中國在區域的動向。陳委員強調臺灣須採取兩項途徑，分別為避免不必要的軍事衝突，以及充實自我防衛能力。她說明該黨主席柯文哲於2年前即提出「臺灣自主、兩岸和平」之理念，並支持提高國防預算至GDP的3%，持續檢視相關預算之優先順序及內容，以提升臺灣及印太地區之安全穩定。
Representing the TPP, Legislator Chen Gao‑Tzu offered a cordial welcome to the delegation and thanked Chairman Schriver and the IIPS for their concern regarding Indo‑Pacific issues and Taiwan’s security. She pointed out that China’s rise has already posed a threat to regional peace and stability, and that Taiwan, more than any other country, is acutely aware of and attentive to China’s activities in the region. She emphasized that Taiwan should adopt a dual course of action; on the one hand, we must prevent unwarranted military confrontations, and on the other, we must enhance our defense capabilities. She explained that two years ago, then Chairman of the TPP, Ko Wen‑Je, had put forward the concept of “Taiwan’s autonomy and cross‑strait peace” in support of raising the defense budget to 3% of the GDP, and continuing to oversee the priorities and content of the budget, with the aim of enhancing security and stability for both Taiwan and the Indo‑Pacific region.
雙邊交流時，訪賓另就臺美關稅、臺美軍事合作、立法院跨黨派溝通情形等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會晤歷約1小時，氣氛友好熱絡，在雙方互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束。
During the bilateral exchange that followed, the visiting guests also engaged in extensive discussions on issues such as Taiwan–U.S. tariffs, military cooperation, and cross‑party communication within the Legislative Yuan. The meeting lasted approximately one hour in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It concluded successfully with both sides exchanging commemorative gifts and taking group photos.
