立法院江啟臣副院長今（9月9）日中午於台中款宴「日本維新會．中華民國（台灣）友好研討會台灣訪問團」馬場伸幸眾議員一行，台中市鄭照新副市長亦陪同與宴。
Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan hosted a luncheon in Taichung at noon today (September 9) in honor of Representative Baba Nobuyuki and the delegation from the Japan Innovation Party - Republic of China (Taiwan) Friendship Discussion Group. Cheng Chao-Hsin, Deputy Mayor of Taichung, also attended the event.
江副院長致詞時，首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長誠摯歡迎馬場伸幸眾議員、藤田文武共同代表及日本維新會訪團來台。針對近日熊本地區發生地震，江副院長也代表台灣人民向受到地震影響的日本民眾表達誠摯關心與慰問，強調台日同樣經常面對地震及天然災害的考驗，每當一方遭遇困難，另一方總會及時給予關懷與支持，充分展現台日之間真摯深厚的情誼。
In his opening remarks, on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), Vice President Chiang extended a sincere welcome to Representative Baba, Co-leader Fujita Fumitake of the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), and members of the JIP delegation. Regarding the recent earthquake in the Kumamoto region, Vice President Chiang conveyed his heartfelt concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquake on behalf of the people of Taiwan. He emphasized that Taiwan and Japan are both prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, and that whenever one side faces hardship, the other always extends timely sympathy and support, attesting to the sincere and profound friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
江副院長回顧與馬場眾議員是相識多年的老朋友，2024年3月率團前往東京參加APPU時曾受到馬場眾議員熱情接待；兩週前，再度率領14位跨黨派委員赴東京參加APPU大會，也曾與在座的石井惠參議員碰面交流，此次能在家鄉台中款待老朋友，對他而言不只是一場國會外交活動，更像是歡迎老朋友到家中作客。江副院長特別感謝日本維新會長期支持台灣參與「世界衛生大會」（WHA）、關心台灣加入「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（CPTPP）議題，以及持續推動台日各領域交流。
Vice President Chiang recalled that he and Representative Baba have known each other for many years and that he was warmly received by Representative Baba when he led a delegation to Tokyo for meetings of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union (APPU) in March 2024. He noted that two weeks ago, he once again led a 14-member cross-party delegation to Tokyo to attend the APPU General Assembly, during which he also met and exchanged views with Diet Member Ishii Megumi, who was present at the luncheon. He remarked that hosting old friends in his hometown of Taichung felt less like an occasion for parliamentary diplomacy and more like welcoming friends into his home. Vice President Chiang expressed gratitude to the JIP for its longstanding support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA), its attention to Taiwan’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and its continued efforts to promote exchanges between Taiwan and Japan across a wide range of fields.
談及台中與大阪的關係，江副院長表示，兩座城市雖然都不是首都，卻同樣是重要的產業與交通樞紐，並擁有堅實的製造業基礎、充滿活力的中小企業，以及勇於創新的城市性格。台中在精密機械、工具機、航太、自行車及智慧製造等產業具備優勢，大阪及關西地區則擁有強大的製造業與科技研發能量；面對AI、智慧製造及全球供應鏈重組，他期待促成更多企業交流，結合台灣的製造實力與日本的技術創新，創造新的發展機會。
When talking about the relationship between Taichung and Osaka, Vice President Chiang noted that although neither city is a national capital, both are important industrial and transportation hubs, with robust manufacturing foundations, vibrant small and medium-sized enterprises, and a bold spirit of innovation. He highlighted that Taichung’s strengths lie in precision machinery, machine tools, aerospace, bicycles, and smart manufacturing, while Osaka and the Kansai region have strong capabilities in manufacturing and technological R&D. In light of the advances in artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing, and the restructuring of global supply chains, he expressed the hope of facilitating more exchanges between businesses, combining Taiwan’s manufacturing strengths with Japan’s technological innovation to create new opportunities for development.
最後，在城市治理與人文交流方面，江副院長表示，台中與大阪共同面對交通、高齡化、能源、淨零轉型及城市數位化等挑戰，未來可在智慧交通、AI城市治理及防災韌性等領域分享經驗。他也期盼擴大青年、新創、企業人才，以及觀光、文化、體育和民間交流，讓雙方人民走得更近。江副院長特別強調，長久的友誼有賴城市、產業及人民之間的緊密連結，期待此次訪問成為新的起點，推動台中與大阪從彼此友好邁向共同發展。
In terms of urban governance and people-to-people exchanges, Vice President Chiang stated that Taichung and Osaka face common challenges in transportation, population aging, energy, net-zero transition, and urban digitalization. He stressed that the two cities can share experiences in areas such as smart transportation, AI applications in urban governance, and disaster resilience in the future. He also looked forward to closer people-to-people ties with more exchanges among young people, startups, and business professionals, as well as in tourism, culture, sports, and civil society. Vice President Chiang underscored that enduring friendship depends on close connections between cities, industries, and people. He hoped this visit would serve as a new starting point for Taichung and Osaka to advance from mutual amity to shared development.
馬場眾議員致詞時感謝江副院長邀請及熱情款待，並回應江副院長對熊本震災的慰問，表示每當日本遭逢地震等天然災害，台灣總是迅速向日本人民表達關懷與支持，這份真摯情誼令日本人民深受感動。
In his remarks, Representative Baba thanked Vice President Chiang for his invitation and warm hospitality. In response to Vice President Chiang’s expression of sympathy for those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, he noted that whenever Japan experiences earthquakes or other natural disasters, Taiwan is always swift to convey its concern and support to the Japanese people. He affirmed that the people of Japan have been deeply moved by such genuine friendship.
馬場眾議員回顧，他與江副院長自2017年起即有交流，2024年江副院長率團赴東京時，雙方也曾再次會面，彼此情誼深厚。馬場眾議員繼表示，當今世界已逐漸進入由各地方自治體發揮自身特色與優勢、彼此合作交流的時代，此次首度造訪台中，對台中的整潔、現代化及城市質感留下深刻印象。馬場眾議員也提及，目前台日地方自治體締結姊妹或友好城市關係已達約170例，未來除持續深化國家層級的交流，也盼進一步強化地方自治體間的合作，共同建立互利雙贏的夥伴關係。
Representative Baba recalled that he and Vice President Chiang have maintained exchanges since 2017 and that they met again when Vice President Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo in 2024, reflecting the strong friendship between them. Representative Baba further remarked that the world is gradually entering an era in which local governments draw on their distinctive characteristics and strengths to engage in cooperation and exchanges with one another. He said that this was his first visit to Taichung and he was deeply impressed by its cleanliness, modernity, and unique urban qualities. Representative Baba also mentioned that approximately 170 sister-city or friendship-city relationships have been established between local governments in Taiwan and Japan. He looked forward to expanding cooperation among local governments and jointly building mutually beneficial, win-win partnerships in addition to increasing exchanges at the national level.
席間雙方就台日直航、城市發展及運動產業等議題深入交換意見，最後，江副院長與訪團互贈紀念品並合影留念，午宴歷時約80分鐘，在熱絡融洽的氣氛中圓滿結束。（2026/09/09）
During the luncheon, both sides had in-depth discussions on topics such as direct flights between Taiwan and Japan, urban development, and the sports industry. In closing, Vice President Chiang and the delegation exchanged commemorative gifts and took a group photograph. The luncheon lasted approximately 80 minutes and concluded in a warm and cordial atmosphere. (2026/09/09)
