Legislative Yuan hosts luncheon for Japan's LDP Youth Division Overseas Training Group led by Director Nakasone: Legislator Hung, Vice President of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, thanks the LDP Youth Division for advancing Taiwan-Japan ties on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan
At noon on August 19, the Legislative Yuan hosted a luncheon for a seventy-member delegation of the Overseas Training Group of the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). On behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai, Vice President of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, extended a warm welcome to the delegates. Cross-party legislators were also present at the event, including KMT Legislators Niu Hsu-Ting and Dr. Ko Ju-Chun; DPP Legislators Tsai Yi-Yu, Chen Kuan-Ting, and Lin Chu-Yin; and TPP Legislator Dr. Liu Shu-Pin. In addition, International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, Deputy Secretary-General Lin Yu-Hui of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chief Representative Katayama Kazuyuki and Director Shiraishi Nana of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office were also present.
The Overseas Training Group of Japan's LDP Youth Division (hereinafter referred to as the “LDP Training Group”) visited the Legislative Yuan chamber in the morning of August 19 to observe parliamentary proceedings. President Han personally greeted the guests and joined them for a group photo in front of the chamber, underscoring the importance he attaches to the visit of Japan’s rising generation of political leaders. At noon, Legislator Hung, in his capacity as Vice President of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, hosted a luncheon on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and President Han for the LDP Training Group. He was joined by fellow legislators and distinguished guests, including Chief Representative Katayama, for a commemorative group photo with the visiting delegation, leaving a memorable record of the occasion. In his remarks, Vice President Hung warmly welcomed the LDP Training Group on its return visit to Taiwan. He noted that the Legislative Yuan has consistently extended cross-party hospitality whenever the LDP Youth Division has visited Taiwan over the years, fully reflecting the importance Taiwan’s political parties place on the friendship between Taiwan and Japan. He further pointed out that the LDP Training Group’s three-day visit to Taiwan includes as many as 25 meetings, making for a tightly scheduled and wide-ranging program of exchanges that mirrors the intense pace of deliberations in the Legislative Yuan.
Vice President Hung also conveyed President Han’s message explaining the three symbols of hospitality demonstrated in the Legislative Yuan’s luncheon for its guests, thereby extending President Han’s warm greetings. First is the hospitality embodied in the cuisine, through which Japanese guests may experience Taiwan’s culinary culture and deep friendship. Second is the hospitality represented by Kaoliang liquor, whose higher alcohol content compared to Japanese sake symbolizes the Taiwanese people’s sincere and forthright hospitality. Lastly, there is the hospitality of the cross-party legislators themselves. Vice President Hung added that while political parties in Taiwan may differ on domestic issues, all legislators stand united in their approach to parliamentary diplomacy. He said that the joint hosting of Japanese guests fully reflects the profound parliamentary friendship between Taiwan and Japan. Vice President Hung perfectly described the spirit of the luncheon, citing the Taiwanese saying: “Good wine and good food go well with good friends.” He encouraged the delegation to make the most of this exchange, carry away fond memories, and achieve fruitful outcomes in future cooperation. Vice President Hung also expressed hope that members of the Legislative Yuan will in turn organize a delegation to visit Japan, further deepening the bilateral friendship.
LDP Youth Division Director Nakasone expressed gratitude to President Han, Vice President Hung, and the cross-party legislators for taking time to receive the delegation. Recalling his meeting with President Han during his visit to Taiwan this May, Director Nakasone said he was deeply honored to once again gather with legislators from across party lines. He noted that observing the Legislative Yuan session today, which included the interpolation of Premier Cho Jung-Tai, left a strong impression of Taiwan’s democracy, particularly the legislature’s vitality and energy. Responding to President Han’s remarks on the three symbols of hospitality,” Director Nakasone said that today’s atmosphere fully reflected Taiwan’s warmth and sincerity, and he expressed hope that Japan’s National Diet will likewise strengthen cross-party cooperation to promote closer parliamentary diplomacy with Taiwan.
During the luncheon, attending legislators and delegation members exchanged views on a broad range of topics, including U.S. tariff policies, price fluctuations and currency depreciation, youth issues, agricultural imports, artificial intelligence (AI), and relevant government responses. The luncheon lasted approximately 90 minutes in a warm and cordial atmosphere, with hosts and guests enjoying each other’s company. The event concluded successfully after an exchange of gifts from both sides.
The Overseas Training Group of Japan's LDP Youth Division (hereinafter referred to as the “LDP Training Group”) visited the Legislative Yuan chamber in the morning of August 19 to observe parliamentary proceedings. President Han personally greeted the guests and joined them for a group photo in front of the chamber, underscoring the importance he attaches to the visit of Japan’s rising generation of political leaders. At noon, Legislator Hung, in his capacity as Vice President of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, hosted a luncheon on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and President Han for the LDP Training Group. He was joined by fellow legislators and distinguished guests, including Chief Representative Katayama, for a commemorative group photo with the visiting delegation, leaving a memorable record of the occasion. In his remarks, Vice President Hung warmly welcomed the LDP Training Group on its return visit to Taiwan. He noted that the Legislative Yuan has consistently extended cross-party hospitality whenever the LDP Youth Division has visited Taiwan over the years, fully reflecting the importance Taiwan’s political parties place on the friendship between Taiwan and Japan. He further pointed out that the LDP Training Group’s three-day visit to Taiwan includes as many as 25 meetings, making for a tightly scheduled and wide-ranging program of exchanges that mirrors the intense pace of deliberations in the Legislative Yuan.
Vice President Hung also conveyed President Han’s message explaining the three symbols of hospitality demonstrated in the Legislative Yuan’s luncheon for its guests, thereby extending President Han’s warm greetings. First is the hospitality embodied in the cuisine, through which Japanese guests may experience Taiwan’s culinary culture and deep friendship. Second is the hospitality represented by Kaoliang liquor, whose higher alcohol content compared to Japanese sake symbolizes the Taiwanese people’s sincere and forthright hospitality. Lastly, there is the hospitality of the cross-party legislators themselves. Vice President Hung added that while political parties in Taiwan may differ on domestic issues, all legislators stand united in their approach to parliamentary diplomacy. He said that the joint hosting of Japanese guests fully reflects the profound parliamentary friendship between Taiwan and Japan. Vice President Hung perfectly described the spirit of the luncheon, citing the Taiwanese saying: “Good wine and good food go well with good friends.” He encouraged the delegation to make the most of this exchange, carry away fond memories, and achieve fruitful outcomes in future cooperation. Vice President Hung also expressed hope that members of the Legislative Yuan will in turn organize a delegation to visit Japan, further deepening the bilateral friendship.
LDP Youth Division Director Nakasone expressed gratitude to President Han, Vice President Hung, and the cross-party legislators for taking time to receive the delegation. Recalling his meeting with President Han during his visit to Taiwan this May, Director Nakasone said he was deeply honored to once again gather with legislators from across party lines. He noted that observing the Legislative Yuan session today, which included the interpolation of Premier Cho Jung-Tai, left a strong impression of Taiwan’s democracy, particularly the legislature’s vitality and energy. Responding to President Han’s remarks on the three symbols of hospitality,” Director Nakasone said that today’s atmosphere fully reflected Taiwan’s warmth and sincerity, and he expressed hope that Japan’s National Diet will likewise strengthen cross-party cooperation to promote closer parliamentary diplomacy with Taiwan.
During the luncheon, attending legislators and delegation members exchanged views on a broad range of topics, including U.S. tariff policies, price fluctuations and currency depreciation, youth issues, agricultural imports, artificial intelligence (AI), and relevant government responses. The luncheon lasted approximately 90 minutes in a warm and cordial atmosphere, with hosts and guests enjoying each other’s company. The event concluded successfully after an exchange of gifts from both sides.