Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han leads delegation to meet with Taiwanese community in Washington, D.C.; President Han: We appreciate our overseas compatriots’ dedication and look forward to working together to make Taiwan shine
On the evening of January 18, a cross-party delegation led by Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han to celebrate the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration arrived in New York, where they were warmly received by Deputy Director-General Chang Li-Shan and her colleagues from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. The delegation received high-level courtesy during customs clearance and security procedures. More than 60 overseas compatriots enthusiastically welcomed them in the arrival hall of John F. Kennedy International Airport, waving the Republic of China (Taiwan) flag. This marked the official start of the delegation’s visit to the United States.
On the morning of January 19, President Han and the delegation visited the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, where they received a briefing on its operations. At the entrance of the first-floor lobby, a large flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was displayed alongside a mural titled Island Life by renowned Taiwanese artist Michael Lin, which adorned an entire wall and garnered significant attention. The delegation then proceeded to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), where Jay Levenson, Director of MoMA’s International Program, and his colleagues provided an introduction and guided tour of key collections. These included works by Japanese artists integrating technology with art, as well as masterpieces by European artists such as Van Gogh, Picasso, and Klimt. The tour concluded with the delegation taking a group photo in front of Henri Matisse’s 1909 work Dance and Monet’s large-scale Water Lilies paintings, symbolizing the delegation’s unity and commitment to advancing Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts.
On the afternoon of January 19, the delegation departed from New York to Washington, D.C., aboard the Acela Express. Upon arrival at Washington Union Station, they were warmly received by Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, along with Ministers Yang Yi-Shan and Johnson Chiang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. At their hotel, additional representatives from the Taiwanese expatriate community greeted President Han and the delegation. In the evening, President Han, accompanied by Legislators Lee Yen-Hsiu and Ko Ju-Chun, attended a grand welcome banquet hosted by the Taiwanese community in the greater Washington, D.C., area. More than 400 overseas compatriots from across the United States participated in the event. Upon arrival, President Han was invited to the stage to sing We Are a Family with the attendees. In his subsequent speech, he expressed his heartfelt care for overseas compatriots and gratitude for their enthusiastic turnout despite the biting cold weather. He emphasized his appreciation for the community’s passion and selfless dedication to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and expressed his joy at reuniting with them in Washington, D.C. President Han explained that he led an eight-member cross-party delegation to the United States to celebrate President Trump’s inauguration, adhering to the arrangements made by the U.S. side, and aimed to convey Taiwan’s sincerest blessings. He likened overseas compatriots to seeds deeply connected to the Republic of China and prepared limited-edition Legislative Yuan Kaoliang liquor for a raffle, as well as presented Spring Festival couplets celebrating the Year of the Snake to the attendees. He concluded by extending, on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and all citizens, his sincerest thanks to the overseas compatriots and wished them a happy New Year, prosperity in the Year of the Snake, and success in all endeavors. Throughout the banquet, President Han engaged warmly with the attendees, fostering a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. The event concluded successfully after approximately two hours.
On the morning of January 19, President Han and the delegation visited the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, where they received a briefing on its operations. At the entrance of the first-floor lobby, a large flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was displayed alongside a mural titled Island Life by renowned Taiwanese artist Michael Lin, which adorned an entire wall and garnered significant attention. The delegation then proceeded to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), where Jay Levenson, Director of MoMA’s International Program, and his colleagues provided an introduction and guided tour of key collections. These included works by Japanese artists integrating technology with art, as well as masterpieces by European artists such as Van Gogh, Picasso, and Klimt. The tour concluded with the delegation taking a group photo in front of Henri Matisse’s 1909 work Dance and Monet’s large-scale Water Lilies paintings, symbolizing the delegation’s unity and commitment to advancing Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts.
On the afternoon of January 19, the delegation departed from New York to Washington, D.C., aboard the Acela Express. Upon arrival at Washington Union Station, they were warmly received by Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, along with Ministers Yang Yi-Shan and Johnson Chiang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. At their hotel, additional representatives from the Taiwanese expatriate community greeted President Han and the delegation. In the evening, President Han, accompanied by Legislators Lee Yen-Hsiu and Ko Ju-Chun, attended a grand welcome banquet hosted by the Taiwanese community in the greater Washington, D.C., area. More than 400 overseas compatriots from across the United States participated in the event. Upon arrival, President Han was invited to the stage to sing We Are a Family with the attendees. In his subsequent speech, he expressed his heartfelt care for overseas compatriots and gratitude for their enthusiastic turnout despite the biting cold weather. He emphasized his appreciation for the community’s passion and selfless dedication to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and expressed his joy at reuniting with them in Washington, D.C. President Han explained that he led an eight-member cross-party delegation to the United States to celebrate President Trump’s inauguration, adhering to the arrangements made by the U.S. side, and aimed to convey Taiwan’s sincerest blessings. He likened overseas compatriots to seeds deeply connected to the Republic of China and prepared limited-edition Legislative Yuan Kaoliang liquor for a raffle, as well as presented Spring Festival couplets celebrating the Year of the Snake to the attendees. He concluded by extending, on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and all citizens, his sincerest thanks to the overseas compatriots and wished them a happy New Year, prosperity in the Year of the Snake, and success in all endeavors. Throughout the banquet, President Han engaged warmly with the attendees, fostering a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. The event concluded successfully after approximately two hours.