立法院江啟臣副院長於本（8月31）日晚間出席新加坡駐台北商務辦事處舉辦之「新加坡61週年國慶酒會」。現場出席貴賓涵蓋政界、商界、學界、外交界人士，包括多位駐台使節代表與十餘位跨黨派立法委員。逾四百位嘉賓共襄盛會，場面隆重。
On the evening of August 31, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) attended the Singapore’s 61st National Day Reception, hosted by the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei. The reception was attended by distinguished guests from the political, business, academic, and diplomatic sectors, including representatives of several diplomatic missions in Taiwan and more than a dozen legislators from across party lines. More than 400 guests attended the grand occasion.
晚會由司儀宣布開始後，首先由新加坡駐台北商務辦事處符秀麗（Foo Teow Lee）代表致詞。符代表表示，台星同為開放且以出口為導向的經濟體，在半導體、先進製造、金融及物流等領域具有高度互補優勢，台星民間40多年來透過青年交流及密切互動所累積的深厚情誼與信任，更是雙邊關係持續向前的重要基礎，期盼未來雙方在既有良好基礎上持續深化各領域交流合作。符代表致詞完畢後，由外交部葛葆萱常務次長及江副院長分別接續致詞。
Following the opening announcement by the emcee, Foo Teow Lee, Trade Representative of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei, delivered her remarks. Representative Foo noted that Taiwan and Singapore are both open, export-oriented economies with highly complementary strengths in areas including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, finance, and logistics. She also highlighted the deep friendship and trust built between the people of Taiwan and Singapore over more than four decades through youth exchanges and close interaction as an important foundation for the continued advancement of bilateral relations. She expressed hope that the two sides would continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation across various fields on the solid foundation already established. Following Representative Foo’s remarks, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ger Bau-Shuan and Vice President Chiang delivered remarks in turn.
江副院長致詞時表示，非常榮幸出席新加坡建國61週年國慶酒會，特別代表韓國瑜院長及立法院，向新加坡政府與人民致上誠摯祝賀。新加坡從區域港口城市發展為全球金融、航運、科技與創新的領導者，成就斐然；更可貴的是，新加坡始終勇於因應變局、持續創新，並以前瞻思維為未來預作準備，相關經驗值得台灣借鏡。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang said he was honored to attend the Singapore 61st National Day Reception. On behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), he extended his sincere congratulations to the government and people of Singapore. He noted that Singapore has developed from a regional port city into a global leader in finance, shipping, technology, and innovation, achieving remarkable success; more importantly, Singapore has consistently demonstrated the courage to respond to changing circumstances, continued to innovate, and prepared for the future with foresight, providing valuable experience for Taiwan to learn from.
江副院長強調，台星長期以來是關係密切的重要夥伴，經貿合作成果亮眼。《台星經濟夥伴協定》（ASTEP）於2014年生效後，經貿關係持續成長，2025年雙邊貿易額已突破530億美元；新加坡是台灣第六大貿易夥伴，台灣也在人工智慧與半導體供應鏈需求帶動下，成為新加坡最大貨品貿易夥伴，展現雙方產業的緊密連結與互補。
Vice President Chiang emphasized that Taiwan and Singapore have long been close and important partners, with strong results in economic and trade cooperation. Since the Agreement between Singapore and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Partnership (ASTEP) took effect in 2014, economic and trade relations have continued to grow. He said that bilateral trade exceeded US$53 billion in 2025, and that Singapore is Taiwan’s sixth-largest trading partner, while Taiwan has become Singapore’s largest merchandise trading partner, driven by demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, demonstrating the close ties and complementarity between the two sides.
江副院長進一步提到，今年5月4日曾與符秀麗代表就城市交流、人工智慧、全球經濟及能源安全交換意見，相關議題攸關人民生活及下一代的未來。他指出，故鄉台中是台灣精密機械與製造產業重鎮，也是全球高科技供應鏈的重要一環；未來盼串聯台星政府、產業、學術界及城市力量，深化交流合作，共同打造創新、韌性、安全且永續的未來。
Vice President Chiang further noted that he had exchanged views with Representative Foo on May 4 this year regarding city-to-city exchanges, artificial intelligence, the global economy, and energy security, highlighting that these issues are closely connected to people’s daily lives and the future of the next generation. He pointed out that his hometown of Taichung is a major hub for Taiwan’s precision machinery and manufacturing industries, as well as an important link in the global high-tech supply chain. Looking ahead, he expressed hope that Taiwan and Singapore could bring together the strengths of their governments, industries, academic communities, and cities to deepen exchanges and cooperation and jointly build an innovative, resilient, secure, and sustainable future.
江副院長最後表示，台星友誼除經貿與科技合作外，更深植於人民情誼。他自2012年進入立法院後，發起成立「中華民國（臺灣）與新加坡國會議員友好協會」，並連續12年擔任會長。目前，第11屆立法院有84位跨黨派立委參與台星友好組織，彰顯深化台星合作是朝野共識。未來盼持續透過國會外交及人民交流，使友誼代代傳承，並祝福新加坡國運昌隆、台星友誼長存。
Vice President Chiang concluded by saying that the friendship between Taiwan and Singapore is rooted not only in economic, trade, and technological cooperation, but also in the close ties between their peoples. After entering the Legislative Yuan in 2012, he initiated the establishment of the R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Singapore Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association, and served as its president for 12 consecutive years. He added that currently 84 legislators from across party lines in the 11th Legislative Yuan participate in the R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Singapore Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association, demonstrating that deepening Taiwan-Singapore cooperation is a consensus across the political spectrum. Looking ahead, he expressed hope that parliamentary diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges would continue to pass the friendship on from generation to generation, and extended his best wishes for Singapore’s continued prosperity and the lasting friendship between Taiwan and Singapore.
最後，符代表邀請江副院長、外交部葛葆萱常務次長、行政院季連成政務委員、國家安全會議吳釗燮秘書長、國防部顧立雄部長等貴賓上台，與在場嘉賓一同舉杯，並以新加坡傳統祝酒用語連續三聲「Yum Seng」，傳達祝福。慶祝酒會接續展開，現場氣氛溫馨融洽，洋溢著友好情誼，活動歷約兩小時圓滿落幕。（2026/08/31）
Finally, Representative Foo invited Vice President Chiang, Vice Minister Ger, Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-Cheng of the Executive Yuan, Secretary-General of the National Security Council Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo Li-Hsiung, and other distinguished guests to the stage to raise a toast with the guests in attendance. The participants conveyed their blessings with three consecutive calls of “Yum Seng,” a traditional Singaporean toast. The reception continued in a warm and cordial atmosphere filled with friendship, and after approximately two hours of festivities, the event concluded successfully. (2026/08/31)
