立法院韓國瑜院長偕江啟臣副院長於本（9月3）日下午在國民黨徐巧芯及張嘉郡委員、民進黨蘇巧慧委員、民眾黨黃珊珊委員及國際事務處林晨富處長等人陪同下，接見「美台商業協會（U.S.-Taiwan Business Council, USTBC）訪問團」一行20人。

President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, together with Vice President Johnny Chiang, KMT Legislators Hsu Chiao-Hsin and Chang Chia-Chun, DPP Legislator Su Chiao-Hui, TPP Legislator Huang Shan-Shan, and Director Kevin C.F. Lin of the Department of International Affairs, met with a 20-member delegation from the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) in the afternoon of September 3rd.

韓院長及江副院長首先熱情向訪賓致意，並偕出席委員與訪賓合影，韓院長隨後感謝遠道而來的美國嘉賓蒞臨立法院，非常開心「美台商業協會」來到台灣。他繼感謝該協會自1976年成立以來，對於推動「台灣關係法」立法及支持台灣加入「世界貿易組織」（WTO）著力甚深，使台灣在國際貿易上佔有一席之地。他續謂台灣在聯合國193個會員國中，面積雖小，但蘊含豐富生命力，雖然土地占世界萬分之三、人口占千分之三，但工業產品卻占全球高達百分之三，放眼望去我們日常用品大多為台灣所製造，他建議台美間可做更多商業的活動及交流，因此未來如何結合台美各自的優勢，使貿易活動更加興旺，將使訪團此次來訪更具有意義。韓院長最後希望美國大學能來台設立分校，台灣因少子化造成7所大學退場，建議美國大學可利用現有校舍，使雙邊教育交流合作更為緊密。

President Han and Vice President Chiang warmly greeted the visitors and took a group photo with them. President Han then expressed his gratitude to the American guests for visiting the Legislative Yuan and was pleased to welcome the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council to Taiwan. He thanked the council for its significant contributions since its establishment in 1976, including its efforts to promote the Taiwan Relations Act and support Taiwan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has secured Taiwan's position in international trade. He noted that despite Taiwan's small geographical size compared to the 193 UN member states, it is a highly vibrant country. Despite accounting for only 0.03% of Earth’s landmass and 0.3% of the world population, Taiwan has a substantial industrial output that accounts for 3% of all products circulating the globe, with many everyday goods being manufactured in Taiwan. President Han further suggested that business activities and exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S. could be expanded. The significance of this visit could also be enhanced by finding ways to combine the respective advantages of Taiwan and the U.S. in the future in order to boost trade. President Han also expressed his hope for American universities to establish branches in Taiwan, noting that seven Taiwanese universities have recently closed due to declining birth rates. He encouraged American universities to make use of existing educational facilities and resources in Taiwan to strengthen bilateral educational exchanges and cooperation.

「美台商業協會」柯拉克（Keith Krach）主席表示很開心再次來到台灣，他回憶四十年前第一次以商人身分來台，嗣後以外交人員身分多次造訪台灣，此次代表「柯拉克科技外交研究院」（Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy）主席帶領各頂尖公司的代表來台拜訪，盼能加強台美雙邊投資。他表示台美商業關係對於全球安全及供應鏈穩定非常重要，此行亦赴南台灣與年輕創業家交流，得知台美深具合作潛力，可創造人類更大福祉。他提到四年前曾提出台美應打造更強健的經貿關係，包含建立一條乾淨的民主供應鏈，提供新模式加強支持台灣的力度，美國兩黨之間應緊密合作，有利於打造「台美經濟繁榮夥伴對話」（EPPD）及「台美科技貿易暨投資架構」（TTIC），「柯拉克科技外交研究院」特別創立「台灣創新與繁榮中心」（Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity, TCIP），增加台灣的投資及能見度，同時亦成立「科技外交研究院線上平台」培育科技人才，預計於年底成立全球信賴網路憑證，有助於台灣企業得到更多國家的支持，他最後祝福台灣及台灣人民順利平安。

USTBC Chairman Keith Krach spoke next, expressing his pleasure at being back in Taiwan. He recalled his first visit to Taiwan as a businessman forty years ago and his subsequent visits as a diplomat. Leading the delegation as Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy, Krach hoped to strengthen bilateral investments by connecting representatives from top U.S. firms with Taiwanese public sector officials. He emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Taiwan business relationship for global security and supply chain stability. He also mentioned his recent trip to southern Taiwan to engage with young entrepreneurs and the potential for greater U.S.-Taiwan cooperation to create greater benefits for the world. Krach reiterated his call to action from four years ago for a stronger economic relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan, notably for the establishment of an idealistically aligned democratic supply chain. He highlighted the importance of bipartisan cooperation in the U.S. to build frameworks like the Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) and the U.S.-Taiwan Technology Trade and Investment Collaboration (TTIC). In fact, the Krach Institute has established a dedicated department, the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity (TCIP), to increase U.S. investment in Taiwan and promote Taiwan’s overall visibility abroad. The institute has also created an online platform for tech diplomacy to cultivate tech talent. By the end of the year, the institute plans to establish a global trust network certification to support Taiwanese companies, and Krach wished Taiwan and its people continued success and safety.

江副院長表示甫自美國德州歸來，此行訪美係關心台灣未來的安全問題及台積電在亞利桑那州的投資情形，也拜訪位於休士頓的台塑公司，對於台美拓展雙邊合作有很大的啟發，希望未來可以更加深化各領域的合作。副院長亦希望在教育方面能有更多美國學校在台灣設立分校，教育是貿易繁榮的基礎。對此柯拉克主席回應，創立「台灣創新與繁榮中心」的目的即在於促進台美交流，他非常認同韓院長及江副院長所提教育是創造連結的關鍵，透過教育連結人與人的關係非常重要。

Vice President Chiang then mentioned his recent return from Texas, where he focused on Taiwan's security issues and TSMC's investment in Arizona. He also visited Formosa Plastics in Houston, gaining valuable insights into expanding U.S.-Taiwan cooperation. He hopes to see more American schools establish branches in Taiwan, emphasizing that education is the foundation of trade prosperity. Chairman Krach agreed, affirming that the purpose of the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity is to promote U.S.-Taiwan exchanges. Chairman Krach agreed with President Han and Vice President Chiang that education is key to creating connections and that linking people through education is very important.

雙邊交流時，徐巧芯委員首先代表國民黨歡迎訪團，她繼自我介紹是外交及國防委員會委員，感謝美國提供軍事裝備及援助，也希望能與美國合作達到零碳排的目標，以因應氣候變遷造成的問題。她續謂網路時代出現許多新型態的犯罪，立法院亦修法如何在人工智慧（AI）化中保持安全，她最後感謝訪團在各方面為台灣發聲，做台灣最堅定的盟友。

During the exchange session, Legislator Hsu Chiao-Hsin first welcomed the delegation on behalf of the KMT. She introduced herself as a member of the Foreign and National Defense Committee, thanked the U.S. for its military equipment and aid, and expressed hope for cooperation to achieve zero carbon emissions to address climate change. She also mentioned the emergence of new types of crime in the Internet age and legislative efforts to ensure safety in an AI-driven world. She concluded by thanking the delegation for their support of Taiwan and being its steadfast ally.

   蘇巧慧委員非常感謝美國幫忙台灣度過新冠疫情衝擊，台灣三大黨派也一致認為美國是台灣最好的朋友。她表示台美都相信科學、遵守法律及堅信民主理念，這些信念將持續連結台美關係。她繼表示台灣不想只被保護，而是希望強大到能夠自我保護，另外在能源及國防議題上，她希望台灣能成為美國最好的盟友。
   DPP Legislator Su Chiao-Hui expressed gratitude for U.S. assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic and noted that all three major Taiwanese parties agree that the U.S. is Taiwan's best ally. She stated that both Taiwan and the U.S. believe in science, rule of law, and democratic ideals, which will continue to link the two countries together. She further noted Taiwan's desire to not only be protected but to be strong enough to protect itself. In terms of energy and defense issues, she hoped Taiwan could become the best ally for the U.S.

黃珊珊委員表示對美態度與其他兩位委員一樣，一致認為美國是台灣的好朋友。她續提及7月拜訪密西根及華府，瞭解到外商在台投資問題之一為教育，美國學校若在台設立分校，將使更多外商願意留在台灣。她也希望訪團幫忙台灣參加國際組織如「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（CPTPP）及協助促成台美簽署「避免雙重課稅協定」（ADTA）。

TPP Legislator Huang Shan-Shan shared the same positive view of the U.S. as the other two legislators. She mentioned her visit to Michigan and Washington in July and noted that education is a major issue for foreign companies investing in Taiwan. She suggested that if American universities were to establish branches in Taiwan, such an educational commitment would encourage more foreign companies to stay. She also hoped the delegation could assist Taiwan in joining international organizations such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and in facilitating the U.S.-Taiwan Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (ADTA).

   張嘉郡委員表示非常重視「台美避免雙重課稅協定」（ADTA）、網路安全及AI等議題，在全球供應鏈方面，她希望台美可以加深貿易合作，因為她來自雲林，不僅農業興盛，更是一個現在及未來都值得投資的好地方，因為雲林能提供很好的水源，希望訪團下次訪台時有機會參觀雲林。

KMT Legislator Chang Chia-Chun also highlighted the importance of the ADTA, in addition to cybersecurity, and AI issues. She expressed hope for deeper trade cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. and mentioned her hometown, Yunlin, as a place with thriving agriculture and a great place to invest due to the presence of an abundance of water resources. She invited the delegation to visit Yunlin on their next trip to Taiwan.

   雙方嗣就台灣半導體產業政策、AI應用與法制、教育交流與合作、資訊科技與安全政策、促進兩國經貿合作及台灣軍事防衛措施等議題深入交換意見，訪賓一致肯定台灣堅持民主理念及各項發展成果。此次會談歷約90分鐘，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品及合影後圓滿結束。

The discussion then covered Taiwan's semiconductor industry policies, AI applications and regulations, educational exchanges and cooperation, information technology and security policies, bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and Taiwan's military defense. The delegation unanimously recognized Taiwan's commitment to democratic principles and its continued achievements. The meeting lasted approximately 90 minutes and concluded on a friendly and pleasant note, with both sides exchanging gifts and taking a group photo.

備註：訪賓名單
1.美台商業協會主席柯拉克（Keith Krach）
2.美台商業協會會長韓儒伯（Rupert Hammond-Chambers）

List of Visitors
1. USTBC Chairman Keith Krach
2. USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers