Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han hosts dinner for delegation from the R.O.C. Overseas Chinese Association in Kyoto; President Han: We are grateful to Kyoto overseas Chinese, partners, and friends for their long-term support, and hope Taiwan-Japan friendship continues to blossom
Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) hosted a dinner banquet for the Republic of China Overseas Chinese Association in Kyoto tonight (Dec 11) along with Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣), KMT Legislators Wang Hung-Wei and Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling, DPP Legislators Dr. Chuang Jui-Hsiung and Kuo Yu-Ching, TPP Legislator Chang Chi-Kai, and Consul General Chang Shu-Ling of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Led by Chairman Gi Yoshiyuki, the Kyoto Overseas Chinese Association delegation comprised 26 members in total, including Assembly Member Terada Kazuhiro, Chairman of Kyoto City Assembly Japan-Taiwan Friendship League, and Kojima Hiroshi, Chair of Kyoto’s Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association.
On behalf of the Legislative Yuan, President Han extended a warm welcome to Chairman Gi, as well as partners and friends from Kyoto. In particular, President Han expressed gratitude for Chairman Gi’s hospitality when he received the Legislative Yuan’s cross-party delegation to Japan in September, a very fruitful visit that comprised 11 legislators from Taiwan’s three major parties. President Han also light-heartedly highlighted how inspired and appreciative the delegation members were despite the tight itinerary.
President Han further elaborated that at present, the Legislative Yuan has 113 legislators. Although the three parties often express different opinions and debate with one another in Parliament sessions, they always form a united front with a firm stance when it comes to external interactions. He recalled that in the last visit to Japan, they went to see former Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko. During the meeting, Prime Minister Noda strongly supported the promotion of Japan-Taiwan relations, and President Han was deeply moved by the long-term friendship and mutual trust expressed.
Last but not least, President Han reiterated that he very much cherished the opportunity to meet old friends from Kyoto tonight. He wholeheartedly thanked Japan for its support and friendship with Taiwan, and expressed his best wishes for a lasting relationship.
Chairman Gi, in his remarks, thanked President Han and the cross-party legislators for their hospitality. He recalled when he first met President Han in Osaka last September, and was delighted to see President Han again this time in Taipei. Furthermore, Chairman Gi expressed his deep appreciation for the deep-rooted friendship between Japan and Taiwan. He pointed out that he would continue to promote Japan-Taiwan exchanges in the future, including visits of legislators and assembly members, as well as youth engagements. He also underscored the fact that both Japan and Taiwan are countries committed to democratic values and the principles of freedom, and should work hand in hand in the face of global challenges.
Chairman Gi noted that the Japan delegation comprised multiple Kyoto City Assembly Members, showcasing that Japan places a great emphasis on friendship with Taiwan. He commended President Han’s effort in deepening parliament engagements between Japan and Taiwan, and strengthening the affinity between the people, and he also looked forward to more cooperation in different fields in the future. Lastly, he said he would spare no effort in promoting more parliament visits and dialogues, and sincerely invited President Han to visit Kyoto in the future to deepen the goodwill between both countries.
In his remarks, Chairman Terada first thanked President Han for the warm reception and mentioned that he was moved by the ardent friendship when he shook President Han’s hand. He emphasized the fact that many assembly members brought their spouses along for the visit showed the fondness of the Japan delegation towards Taiwan. He looked forward to more substantial engagements between Kyoto and Taiwan in cultural exchange as well as other aspects in the future.
The dinner concluded in a cordial atmosphere following two hours of fruitful exchanges, leaving both hosts and guests deeply heartened by the encounter.
On behalf of the Legislative Yuan, President Han extended a warm welcome to Chairman Gi, as well as partners and friends from Kyoto. In particular, President Han expressed gratitude for Chairman Gi’s hospitality when he received the Legislative Yuan’s cross-party delegation to Japan in September, a very fruitful visit that comprised 11 legislators from Taiwan’s three major parties. President Han also light-heartedly highlighted how inspired and appreciative the delegation members were despite the tight itinerary.
President Han further elaborated that at present, the Legislative Yuan has 113 legislators. Although the three parties often express different opinions and debate with one another in Parliament sessions, they always form a united front with a firm stance when it comes to external interactions. He recalled that in the last visit to Japan, they went to see former Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko. During the meeting, Prime Minister Noda strongly supported the promotion of Japan-Taiwan relations, and President Han was deeply moved by the long-term friendship and mutual trust expressed.
Last but not least, President Han reiterated that he very much cherished the opportunity to meet old friends from Kyoto tonight. He wholeheartedly thanked Japan for its support and friendship with Taiwan, and expressed his best wishes for a lasting relationship.
Chairman Gi, in his remarks, thanked President Han and the cross-party legislators for their hospitality. He recalled when he first met President Han in Osaka last September, and was delighted to see President Han again this time in Taipei. Furthermore, Chairman Gi expressed his deep appreciation for the deep-rooted friendship between Japan and Taiwan. He pointed out that he would continue to promote Japan-Taiwan exchanges in the future, including visits of legislators and assembly members, as well as youth engagements. He also underscored the fact that both Japan and Taiwan are countries committed to democratic values and the principles of freedom, and should work hand in hand in the face of global challenges.
Chairman Gi noted that the Japan delegation comprised multiple Kyoto City Assembly Members, showcasing that Japan places a great emphasis on friendship with Taiwan. He commended President Han’s effort in deepening parliament engagements between Japan and Taiwan, and strengthening the affinity between the people, and he also looked forward to more cooperation in different fields in the future. Lastly, he said he would spare no effort in promoting more parliament visits and dialogues, and sincerely invited President Han to visit Kyoto in the future to deepen the goodwill between both countries.
In his remarks, Chairman Terada first thanked President Han for the warm reception and mentioned that he was moved by the ardent friendship when he shook President Han’s hand. He emphasized the fact that many assembly members brought their spouses along for the visit showed the fondness of the Japan delegation towards Taiwan. He looked forward to more substantial engagements between Kyoto and Taiwan in cultural exchange as well as other aspects in the future.
The dinner concluded in a cordial atmosphere following two hours of fruitful exchanges, leaving both hosts and guests deeply heartened by the encounter.