Vice President Johnny C. Chiang of the Legislative Yuan invites six-member cross-party parliamentary delegation from Spain to visit Taichung; Vice President Chiang: Industrial and cultural exchanges help deepen friendship between Taiwan and Spain.
On March 12, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan invited a six-member cross-party parliamentary delegation from Spain to visit Taichung. The delegation was received and accompanied by KMT Legislators Huang Chien-Hao, Liao Wei-Hsiang, and Lo Ting-Wei.
Vice President Chiang first extended a warm welcome on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) to the delegation led by Spanish MP Mikel Legarda Uriarte. He also specially arranged visits to Giant’s Cycling Culture Museum and the National Taichung Theater so that the delegation could learn more about Taichung’s achievements in manufacturing, culture, and the arts.
Vice President Chiang noted that bicycle culture originated in Europe, while Taiwan has continued to advance in manufacturing and industrial development, making the bicycle industry more accessible and laying an important foundation for industrial cooperation that links European culture with Asian manufacturing. He also noted that the National Taichung Theater, designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito, is one of Taiwan's major cultural landmarks. In recent years, it has also hosted performances by Spanish artistic groups, reflecting the continued interaction of cultural exchange between Taiwan and Spain.
During the visit, Giant Group Chairman Young Liu and Chief Executive Officer Phoebe Liu personally received the delegation and introduced the company's development history and brand strategy. At the National Taichung Theater, Deputy Director Yen Chi-Pin accompanied the delegation on a guided tour of the venue and its architectural design, leaving the visitors with a strong impression of Taichung's industrial and cultural scene.
Vice President Chiang pointed out that Spain possesses a rich historical and cultural heritage as well as dynamic industrial development. Taichung, located in central Taiwan, is an important transportation hub and industrial center. Beyond precision machinery and the bicycle industry, the city is also actively developing high-technology fields such as robotics, aerospace, and drones, supported by a comprehensive and reliable supply chain. He expressed hope that the visit would give the Spanish parliamentary friends a chance to look beyond Taipei and gain a better sense of the industrial and urban development of central Taiwan, opening the door to cooperation on more fronts.
MP Legarda expressed sincere appreciation for the arrangements made by the Taiwanese government and the Legislative Yuan, saying the visit gave the delegation a genuine opportunity to understand Taiwan. He said the visit had left a strong impression on him regarding both the manufacturing and arts sectors. He noted that the exterior of the Cycling Culture Museum reminded him of the Guggenheim Museum in his home region of the Basque Country, and said he was equally impressed by the National Taichung Theater's architectural style and green building features.
Other members of the delegation also noted that for most of them, this was their first visit to both Taiwan and Taichung. They said they were deeply impressed by Taichung’s urban development and architectural landscape and spoke highly of Taiwan’s strength in precision manufacturing. MP Cristina Valido García also expressed hope that she would be able to visit Taiwan again in the future and experience Taiwan’s diverse culture once more.
Vice President Chiang and the three legislators also arranged for the delegation to enjoy Taiwanese specialties including hot pot, beef noodles, and bubble tea, hoping that the shared culinary experience would deepen the delegation’s understanding of Taiwan and strengthen mutual friendship.
In closing, Vice President Chiang stated that the Legislative Yuan will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with its cross-party friends in Spain. Through multifaceted interaction in areas including industry, culture, and parliamentary diplomacy, he said, both sides can jointly advance democratic partnership and regional peace. He also warmly welcomed Spanish parliamentary friends to visit Taiwan again in the future. The visit lasted approximately four hours and concluded successfully following an exchange of commemorative gifts. (2026/03/12)
Vice President Chiang first extended a warm welcome on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) to the delegation led by Spanish MP Mikel Legarda Uriarte. He also specially arranged visits to Giant’s Cycling Culture Museum and the National Taichung Theater so that the delegation could learn more about Taichung’s achievements in manufacturing, culture, and the arts.
Vice President Chiang noted that bicycle culture originated in Europe, while Taiwan has continued to advance in manufacturing and industrial development, making the bicycle industry more accessible and laying an important foundation for industrial cooperation that links European culture with Asian manufacturing. He also noted that the National Taichung Theater, designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito, is one of Taiwan's major cultural landmarks. In recent years, it has also hosted performances by Spanish artistic groups, reflecting the continued interaction of cultural exchange between Taiwan and Spain.
During the visit, Giant Group Chairman Young Liu and Chief Executive Officer Phoebe Liu personally received the delegation and introduced the company's development history and brand strategy. At the National Taichung Theater, Deputy Director Yen Chi-Pin accompanied the delegation on a guided tour of the venue and its architectural design, leaving the visitors with a strong impression of Taichung's industrial and cultural scene.
Vice President Chiang pointed out that Spain possesses a rich historical and cultural heritage as well as dynamic industrial development. Taichung, located in central Taiwan, is an important transportation hub and industrial center. Beyond precision machinery and the bicycle industry, the city is also actively developing high-technology fields such as robotics, aerospace, and drones, supported by a comprehensive and reliable supply chain. He expressed hope that the visit would give the Spanish parliamentary friends a chance to look beyond Taipei and gain a better sense of the industrial and urban development of central Taiwan, opening the door to cooperation on more fronts.
MP Legarda expressed sincere appreciation for the arrangements made by the Taiwanese government and the Legislative Yuan, saying the visit gave the delegation a genuine opportunity to understand Taiwan. He said the visit had left a strong impression on him regarding both the manufacturing and arts sectors. He noted that the exterior of the Cycling Culture Museum reminded him of the Guggenheim Museum in his home region of the Basque Country, and said he was equally impressed by the National Taichung Theater's architectural style and green building features.
Other members of the delegation also noted that for most of them, this was their first visit to both Taiwan and Taichung. They said they were deeply impressed by Taichung’s urban development and architectural landscape and spoke highly of Taiwan’s strength in precision manufacturing. MP Cristina Valido García also expressed hope that she would be able to visit Taiwan again in the future and experience Taiwan’s diverse culture once more.
Vice President Chiang and the three legislators also arranged for the delegation to enjoy Taiwanese specialties including hot pot, beef noodles, and bubble tea, hoping that the shared culinary experience would deepen the delegation’s understanding of Taiwan and strengthen mutual friendship.
In closing, Vice President Chiang stated that the Legislative Yuan will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with its cross-party friends in Spain. Through multifaceted interaction in areas including industry, culture, and parliamentary diplomacy, he said, both sides can jointly advance democratic partnership and regional peace. He also warmly welcomed Spanish parliamentary friends to visit Taiwan again in the future. The visit lasted approximately four hours and concluded successfully following an exchange of commemorative gifts. (2026/03/12)