On March 5, 2024, Deputy Secretary-General Chang Yu-jung of the Legislative Yuan attended at 11:00 a.m. the inauguration of R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Singapore Parliamentary Amity Association, convened by Legislator Yang Chiung-ying. Also in attendance were Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang; Legislators Cheng Cheng-chien, Wan Mei-ling, Lu Yu-ling, Chen Yeong-kang, Huang Chien-hao, Ko Ju-chun, Hsu Yu-chen, Hung Mong-kai, Chen Ching-hui, Lo Ting-wei, Wang Hung-wei, and Lin Te-fu; Deputy Foreign Minister Kelly Hsieh Wu-chiao; Trade Representative Yip Wei Kiat of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei.

The inauguration commenced with the addresses from Convener Yang Chiung-ying and Vice President Chiang, followed by a remark by Deputy Secretary-General Chang on behalf of the Legislative Yuan. Chang stated that Taiwan and Singapore share deep roots in ethnic groups, languages, religious beliefs, and culture. Since it became an independent and sovereign state in 1965, Singapore has achieved remarkably in an array of fields, including high-tech industries, financial services, and basic industries, along with tourism and education with leading outcomes among Southeast Asian countries, from which Taiwan can learn. Meanwhile, Singapore is Taiwan’s sixth largest trading partner and fifth largest export partner, with the trade value totaling US$39.2 billion in 2023, which shows the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Deputy Secretary-General Chang also extended his gratitude on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han to Convener Yang for her efforts in forming this Association, which could serve as a platform for legislative diplomacy between Taiwan and Singapore and incite more exchanges in the future. In closing, Deputy Secretary-General Chang wished good health and great fortune to the legislators and distinguished guests present, as well as a success of the inauguration.

Later on, remarks were given by Deputy Foreign Minister Hsieh and Singapore Trade Representative Yip. The event concluded with a group photo after one hour, with the organizational charter of the Association passed and its president and vice presidents elected.