President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan leads cross-party delegation from the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association to Japan for parliamentary diplomacy; President Han: We hope this trip yields fruitful results and deepens the bilateral friendly relationship with the Japanese Diet.
On the morning of September 25, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan led a cross-party delegation from the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association to Japan for parliamentary diplomacy, and to visit the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. The delegation consisted of twelve members, including Vice Chairs of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai and TPP Legislator Huang Shan-Shan, as well as KMT Legislators Hsu Yu-Chen, Wang Hung-Wei, Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling, and Dr. Lin Chien-Chi; DPP Legislators Ho Hsin-Chun, Wang Mei-Hui, Kuo Yu-Ching, Dr. Chuang Jui-Hsiung, and Chen Ying. Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan, Secretary General Chou Wan-Lai, and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ger Bau-Shuan were present at Taipei Songshan Airport to see the delegation off.
Before their departure, President Han spoke to the media at Songshan airport, stating that the Legislative Yuan’s visit to Japan has three main purposes. First, he noted that Keiji Furuya, Chair of Japan’s Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council, has repeatedly extended sincere invitations for Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to visit Japan for exchanges. However, due to domestic commitments, the trip had been postponed until now. In his capacity as both President of the Legislative Yuan and Chair of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, President Han specially invited legislators from the three party caucuses to join the delegation in visiting Japan and engaging with Japanese Diet members and other political leaders to deepen Taiwan-Japan relations.
President Han added that the visit has also been eagerly anticipated by overseas Taiwanese communities in Tokyo and Osaka, who look forward to engaging in deeper exchanges and strengthening ties with legislators from all political parties. He emphasized that although overseas compatriots have long worked hard abroad, their hearts remain closely connected to their homeland. The delegation therefore arranged gatherings and dinners with Taiwanese compatriots in Japan to strengthen these emotional ties through face to face interactions.
President Han further noted that the 2025 World Expo in Osaka represents a major global event showcasing achievements in global technology, culture and arts since the first Expo in 1851. He praised the outstanding performance of Taiwan’s Pavilion “Tech World” and stated that the delegation would visit the site to express encouragement and observe the highlights and experiences of other participating countries as valuable references for Taiwan’s future development.
President Han concluded by thanking members from all three caucuses for their participation in this parliamentary diplomacy mission. He expressed hope that the visit will not only contribute to Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts but also enhance the nation’s image. He wished the delegation a fruitful trip and lasting friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
Before their departure, President Han spoke to the media at Songshan airport, stating that the Legislative Yuan’s visit to Japan has three main purposes. First, he noted that Keiji Furuya, Chair of Japan’s Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council, has repeatedly extended sincere invitations for Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to visit Japan for exchanges. However, due to domestic commitments, the trip had been postponed until now. In his capacity as both President of the Legislative Yuan and Chair of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, President Han specially invited legislators from the three party caucuses to join the delegation in visiting Japan and engaging with Japanese Diet members and other political leaders to deepen Taiwan-Japan relations.
President Han added that the visit has also been eagerly anticipated by overseas Taiwanese communities in Tokyo and Osaka, who look forward to engaging in deeper exchanges and strengthening ties with legislators from all political parties. He emphasized that although overseas compatriots have long worked hard abroad, their hearts remain closely connected to their homeland. The delegation therefore arranged gatherings and dinners with Taiwanese compatriots in Japan to strengthen these emotional ties through face to face interactions.
President Han further noted that the 2025 World Expo in Osaka represents a major global event showcasing achievements in global technology, culture and arts since the first Expo in 1851. He praised the outstanding performance of Taiwan’s Pavilion “Tech World” and stated that the delegation would visit the site to express encouragement and observe the highlights and experiences of other participating countries as valuable references for Taiwan’s future development.
President Han concluded by thanking members from all three caucuses for their participation in this parliamentary diplomacy mission. He expressed hope that the visit will not only contribute to Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts but also enhance the nation’s image. He wished the delegation a fruitful trip and lasting friendship between Taiwan and Japan.