President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan attends Singapore National Day Reception; President Han: Singapore celebrates 60 years of remarkable achievements; Taiwan looks forward to deepening bilateral exchange and cooperation.
On the evening of August 18, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan attended the 60th Singapore National Day Reception, which was organized by the Singapore Trade Office in Taiwan. Distinguished guests in attendance included DPP Legislator Dr. Wang Ting-Yu, Chair of the Taiwan-Singapore Parliament Member Friendship Caucus, as well as KMT Legislators Chen Yu-Jen, Hung Mong-Kai, Dr. Ko Ju-Chun, Hsu Yu-Chen, Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling, Dr. Lin Chien-Chi, Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, and Wang Yu-Min, DPP Legislator Chung Chia-Pin, and TPP Legislator Mai Yu-Chen. Also in attendance were Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-Cheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baoshuan Ger, Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-Fan of the National Security Council, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-An, former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-Pyng, former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-Pin, KMT Chairman Eric Chu, and KMT Vice Chairman Sean Lien. More than 400 distinguished guests from the political, business, academic, and diplomatic communities gathered to mark this occasion, including representatives from various foreign missions stationed in Taiwan.
Following an announcement by the master of ceremonies, Representative Yip Wei Kiat of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei delivered the opening address. Representative Yip noted that this year would be the final year of his tenure in Taiwan. He then performed the beloved Singaporean patriotic song Home, to which the audience responded with jubilance and enthusiastic applause. Afterwards, Vice Minister Ger of Foreign Affairs and President Han of the Legislative Yuan each delivered congratulatory remarks.
In his remarks, President Han noted it was an honor to attend the reception on behalf of the Legislative Yuan, and he extended cordial congratulations to the government and people of Singapore. He emphasized that Singapore, a small country with limited resources that has become one of the happiest and most competitive nations, has created the world-renowned “Singapore Miracle,” proving that the strength of a nation is not determined by its size, but by the collective will of its citizens and leadership.
President Han also commended Singapore’s forward-looking bilingual policy, highlighting its use of English as a common language while actively preserving mother tongues. He stressed that this approach has reflected Singapore’s respect for cultural diversity and inclusivity, and has successfully cultivated a generation of talent equipped with both global competitiveness and cross-cultural competence, allowing the nation to remain resilient amid the tides of globalization. Singapore’s experience, added President Han, served as an important reference for Taiwan’s ongoing Bilingual 2030 policy.
He went on to highlight that Singapore has long upheld diversity and social cohesion as central pillars of its governance. This approach, he remarked, exemplified the wisdom of how a small nation could evolve into a smart state. President Han noted that as another culturally diverse society, Taiwan could find meaningful inspiration from Singapore and that we looked forward to working with Singapore to explore opportunities for sustainable development in the midst of changing international situations, in order to make a joint contribution to regional peace and prosperity.
President Han further explained that Taiwan and Singapore have long worked closely in areas such as trade, technology, education, and tourism, and that besides dynamic people-to-people exchanges, Singapore was the first Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan. He mentioned that with 84 cross-party legislators as members, the two friendship platforms, R.O.C. (Taiwan) - Singapore Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association and Taiwan-Singapore Parliament Member Friendship Caucus, have reflected the close connection underpinning Taiwan-Singapore parliamentary diplomacy. In closing, President Han wished both countries enduring prosperity and long-lasting friendship.
As a celebratory finale, Representative Yip invited President Han, Vice Minister Ger, Minister Chi, and Mayor Chiang to the stage, where they raised their glasses together with the guests and cheered “Yum Seng” three times, a traditional Singaporean expression of goodwill and festivity. The reception proceeded in a cordial and celebratory spirit, marked by heartfelt exchanges and a shared sense of goodwill. After two hours of festivities, the event concl
Following an announcement by the master of ceremonies, Representative Yip Wei Kiat of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei delivered the opening address. Representative Yip noted that this year would be the final year of his tenure in Taiwan. He then performed the beloved Singaporean patriotic song Home, to which the audience responded with jubilance and enthusiastic applause. Afterwards, Vice Minister Ger of Foreign Affairs and President Han of the Legislative Yuan each delivered congratulatory remarks.
In his remarks, President Han noted it was an honor to attend the reception on behalf of the Legislative Yuan, and he extended cordial congratulations to the government and people of Singapore. He emphasized that Singapore, a small country with limited resources that has become one of the happiest and most competitive nations, has created the world-renowned “Singapore Miracle,” proving that the strength of a nation is not determined by its size, but by the collective will of its citizens and leadership.
President Han also commended Singapore’s forward-looking bilingual policy, highlighting its use of English as a common language while actively preserving mother tongues. He stressed that this approach has reflected Singapore’s respect for cultural diversity and inclusivity, and has successfully cultivated a generation of talent equipped with both global competitiveness and cross-cultural competence, allowing the nation to remain resilient amid the tides of globalization. Singapore’s experience, added President Han, served as an important reference for Taiwan’s ongoing Bilingual 2030 policy.
He went on to highlight that Singapore has long upheld diversity and social cohesion as central pillars of its governance. This approach, he remarked, exemplified the wisdom of how a small nation could evolve into a smart state. President Han noted that as another culturally diverse society, Taiwan could find meaningful inspiration from Singapore and that we looked forward to working with Singapore to explore opportunities for sustainable development in the midst of changing international situations, in order to make a joint contribution to regional peace and prosperity.
President Han further explained that Taiwan and Singapore have long worked closely in areas such as trade, technology, education, and tourism, and that besides dynamic people-to-people exchanges, Singapore was the first Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan. He mentioned that with 84 cross-party legislators as members, the two friendship platforms, R.O.C. (Taiwan) - Singapore Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association and Taiwan-Singapore Parliament Member Friendship Caucus, have reflected the close connection underpinning Taiwan-Singapore parliamentary diplomacy. In closing, President Han wished both countries enduring prosperity and long-lasting friendship.
As a celebratory finale, Representative Yip invited President Han, Vice Minister Ger, Minister Chi, and Mayor Chiang to the stage, where they raised their glasses together with the guests and cheered “Yum Seng” three times, a traditional Singaporean expression of goodwill and festivity. The reception proceeded in a cordial and celebratory spirit, marked by heartfelt exchanges and a shared sense of goodwill. After two hours of festivities, the event concl