President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan hosts luncheon for homecoming delegation from the Africa Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce; President Han: We recognize the contributions of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople and look forward to deepening Taiwan–Africa cooperation.
President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan hosts luncheon for homecoming delegation from the Africa Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce; President Han: We recognize the contributions of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople and look forward to deepening Taiwan–Africa cooperation.
At noon on October 1, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan hosted a luncheon at the Kang-Yuan restaurant of the Legislative Yuan in honor of a homecoming delegation from the Africa Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ATCC). President Han was accompanied by Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣), KMT Legislators Ma Wen-Chun, Huang Chien-Hao, and Liao Wei-Hsiang, as well as DPP Legislator Chen Chun-Yu; in addition, Deputy Minister Lee Yen-Hui of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) was also in attendance.
In his remarks, President Han began by extending a warm welcome to the delegation and noted that the presence of multiple cross-party legislators at the luncheon demonstrated the Legislative Yuan’s strong commitment to overseas Taiwanese communities. He emphasized that Taiwanese businesspeople abroad represent an extension of Taiwan’s strength—like kites soaring high, their strings remain firmly anchored to the homeland; no matter how successful Taiwanese businessmen become, their roots are always in Taiwan. President Han also used an ant-colony experiment as a metaphor to illustrate how overseas Taiwanese businesspeople can swiftly mobilize whenever the nation faces challenges. He recalled that during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseas Taiwanese businessmen voluntarily raised funds to procure two million masks for Taiwan, a deeply moving gesture. President Han added that in today’s challenging diplomatic environment, overseas Taiwanese businesspeople have thrived “not by relying on heaven or earth, but on themselves,” and the government must serve as a strong pillar of support to help them continue to grow.
He went on to note that earlier that morning he had received a delegation of British parliamentarians. He said that while Britain was once known as “the empire on which the sun never sets,” Taiwan today has “businesspeople on whom the sun never sets,” for wherever sunlight reaches, the footprints of Taiwanese business communities can be found. President Han stated that the Legislative Yuan has always placed great importance on supporting overseas Taiwanese businesses, and mentioned that this term it established the “Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen,” chaired by Vice President Chiang, where the three major parties were invited to each appoint a representative to serve as deputy chair, fully demonstrating the Legislative Yuan’s support for overseas Taiwanese businesses. President Han reiterated that Taiwan will always be the home of Taiwanese businesspeople and welcomed them to return often for exchanges. With the National Day Ceremony in October approaching, President Han invited the delegates to join the celebrations and extended his best wishes for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival and a successful National Day celebration.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, ATCC President Chen Chih-Min expressed gratitude to President Han, Vice President Chiang, and the legislators in attendance for their warm hospitality. He remarked that the bipartisan gathering—from both the blue party (KMT) and green party (DPP)—was as vibrant and diverse as the African rainbow. President Chen added that the delegates accompanying him came from South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria, where many have been deeply rooted there for decades. He extended a sincere invitation for legislators to visit Africa in the future, promising that the ATCC would welcome them with the utmost hospitality.
The two sides then exchanged gifts, after which President Han joined the attending legislators and delegation members for a commemorative group photo. During the luncheon, Vice President Chiang once again warmly welcomed the ATCC delegation and recalled attending the ATCC board meeting in Africa two years ago—an experience that left a deep impression on him. Vice President Chiang emphasized Africa’s enormous market potential, noting that Nigeria alone has a population of over 200 million, making it the world’s sixth most populous nation and an untapped “blue ocean” filled with opportunity. Amid intensifying global trade competition, he expressed confidence that overseas Taiwanese businesspeople, through unity and cooperation, will be able to seize new business opportunities.
During the exchange session, Legislator Chen welcomed the delegation back to Taiwan for the Double Tenth National Day celebrations. He praised the decades-long efforts of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople, stating that their accomplishments are a great source of pride. Legislator Chen expressed hope to visit Africa personally in the future and encouraged overseas Taiwanese businesspeople to continue supporting Taiwan’s development.
Legislator Huang noted that while Taiwanese society is generally unfamiliar with Africa, many Taiwanese businesspeople present had ventured there decades earlier to establish their enterprises. Their resilience and pioneering spirit, Legislator Huang said, are worthy of admiration, and he expressed interest in learning from their experiences.
Legislator Ma stated that Taiwan is the root of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople, and overseas Taiwanese businessmen are an extension of Taiwan’s national strength. Africa, she noted, is an emerging market that will become a major focus of global development. Amid the current tariff-driven trade environment, new business opportunities will certainly arise. Legislator Ma invited overseas Taiwanese businesspeople to return home for this year’s National Day celebrations, with the main gala held in Taichung and fireworks in Nantou.
Legislator Liao remarked that although legislators may have different views on domestic issues, they stand united on foreign affairs—working beyond party lines for the national interest. In today’s international climate, he said, pessimists see crises, optimists see opportunities, and those with a broader vision can transform crises into opportunities. Legislator Liao called on all 23 million Taiwanese, regardless of political affiliation, to seize opportunities together, strengthen Taiwan’s political environment, and jointly expand the nation’s commercial reach across the globe.
The luncheon lasted approximately an hour and a half in a lively and friendly atmosphere, with both sides enjoying the exchange, successfully concluding on a warm note.
At noon on October 1, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan hosted a luncheon at the Kang-Yuan restaurant of the Legislative Yuan in honor of a homecoming delegation from the Africa Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ATCC). President Han was accompanied by Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣), KMT Legislators Ma Wen-Chun, Huang Chien-Hao, and Liao Wei-Hsiang, as well as DPP Legislator Chen Chun-Yu; in addition, Deputy Minister Lee Yen-Hui of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) was also in attendance.
In his remarks, President Han began by extending a warm welcome to the delegation and noted that the presence of multiple cross-party legislators at the luncheon demonstrated the Legislative Yuan’s strong commitment to overseas Taiwanese communities. He emphasized that Taiwanese businesspeople abroad represent an extension of Taiwan’s strength—like kites soaring high, their strings remain firmly anchored to the homeland; no matter how successful Taiwanese businessmen become, their roots are always in Taiwan. President Han also used an ant-colony experiment as a metaphor to illustrate how overseas Taiwanese businesspeople can swiftly mobilize whenever the nation faces challenges. He recalled that during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseas Taiwanese businessmen voluntarily raised funds to procure two million masks for Taiwan, a deeply moving gesture. President Han added that in today’s challenging diplomatic environment, overseas Taiwanese businesspeople have thrived “not by relying on heaven or earth, but on themselves,” and the government must serve as a strong pillar of support to help them continue to grow.
He went on to note that earlier that morning he had received a delegation of British parliamentarians. He said that while Britain was once known as “the empire on which the sun never sets,” Taiwan today has “businesspeople on whom the sun never sets,” for wherever sunlight reaches, the footprints of Taiwanese business communities can be found. President Han stated that the Legislative Yuan has always placed great importance on supporting overseas Taiwanese businesses, and mentioned that this term it established the “Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen,” chaired by Vice President Chiang, where the three major parties were invited to each appoint a representative to serve as deputy chair, fully demonstrating the Legislative Yuan’s support for overseas Taiwanese businesses. President Han reiterated that Taiwan will always be the home of Taiwanese businesspeople and welcomed them to return often for exchanges. With the National Day Ceremony in October approaching, President Han invited the delegates to join the celebrations and extended his best wishes for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival and a successful National Day celebration.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, ATCC President Chen Chih-Min expressed gratitude to President Han, Vice President Chiang, and the legislators in attendance for their warm hospitality. He remarked that the bipartisan gathering—from both the blue party (KMT) and green party (DPP)—was as vibrant and diverse as the African rainbow. President Chen added that the delegates accompanying him came from South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria, where many have been deeply rooted there for decades. He extended a sincere invitation for legislators to visit Africa in the future, promising that the ATCC would welcome them with the utmost hospitality.
The two sides then exchanged gifts, after which President Han joined the attending legislators and delegation members for a commemorative group photo. During the luncheon, Vice President Chiang once again warmly welcomed the ATCC delegation and recalled attending the ATCC board meeting in Africa two years ago—an experience that left a deep impression on him. Vice President Chiang emphasized Africa’s enormous market potential, noting that Nigeria alone has a population of over 200 million, making it the world’s sixth most populous nation and an untapped “blue ocean” filled with opportunity. Amid intensifying global trade competition, he expressed confidence that overseas Taiwanese businesspeople, through unity and cooperation, will be able to seize new business opportunities.
During the exchange session, Legislator Chen welcomed the delegation back to Taiwan for the Double Tenth National Day celebrations. He praised the decades-long efforts of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople, stating that their accomplishments are a great source of pride. Legislator Chen expressed hope to visit Africa personally in the future and encouraged overseas Taiwanese businesspeople to continue supporting Taiwan’s development.
Legislator Huang noted that while Taiwanese society is generally unfamiliar with Africa, many Taiwanese businesspeople present had ventured there decades earlier to establish their enterprises. Their resilience and pioneering spirit, Legislator Huang said, are worthy of admiration, and he expressed interest in learning from their experiences.
Legislator Ma stated that Taiwan is the root of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople, and overseas Taiwanese businessmen are an extension of Taiwan’s national strength. Africa, she noted, is an emerging market that will become a major focus of global development. Amid the current tariff-driven trade environment, new business opportunities will certainly arise. Legislator Ma invited overseas Taiwanese businesspeople to return home for this year’s National Day celebrations, with the main gala held in Taichung and fireworks in Nantou.
Legislator Liao remarked that although legislators may have different views on domestic issues, they stand united on foreign affairs—working beyond party lines for the national interest. In today’s international climate, he said, pessimists see crises, optimists see opportunities, and those with a broader vision can transform crises into opportunities. Legislator Liao called on all 23 million Taiwanese, regardless of political affiliation, to seize opportunities together, strengthen Taiwan’s political environment, and jointly expand the nation’s commercial reach across the globe.
The luncheon lasted approximately an hour and a half in a lively and friendly atmosphere, with both sides enjoying the exchange, successfully concluding on a warm note.