On the afternoon of July 22, Legislative Yuan Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung, accompanied by Deputy Director Yang Fang-Ling of the Department of International Affairs, met with an eleven-member delegation of political leaders from the Midwestern U.S. region. Also in attendance was Deputy Section Chief of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago Huang Yi-Long.

Deputy Secretary-General Chang stated he was honored to represent Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han in welcoming the outstanding political leaders from the States of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. He praised the delegates for their important roles in promoting public policy in their respective states and thanked them for making the Legislative Yuan their first stop in this trip to Taiwan, which highlights the long-standing friendship and deepening cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. Deputy Secretary General Chang, representing the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China, once again extended a sincere welcome to the delegation.

Deputy Secretary-General Chang went on saying that Taiwan and the U.S. not only share common democratic values but also continue to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, education, and technology. He noted that the Midwestern U.S. region, with its vibrant industries and innovative capability, has long been an indispensable and important partner for both sides. Deputy Secretary-General Chang conveyed hope for continuous expansion of bilateral cooperation in the future in areas such as infrastructure, regional security, and people-to-people exchanges.

He also expressed his hope to keep strengthening the democratic resilience of both Taiwan and the U.S. and building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries through ongoing exchanges and mutual understanding. Finally, Deputy Secretary-General Chang said that he hoped all the delegates would enjoy their time in Taiwan and use this visit to gain a better understanding of Taiwan's legislative process and its commitment to freedom and democracy. Following the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo, staff from the Department of International Affairs accompanied the delegation on a guided tour of the Legislative Yuan chamber. The visit concluded successfully after approximately 80 minutes.