立法院韓國瑜院長偕江啟臣副院長於本（9月5）日上午在國民黨陳永康委員、民進黨張雅琳委員、溫玉霞前委員及國際事務處林晨富處長陪同下，接見「丹佛台灣商會」訪團翁妙鳳會長一行。
President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Johnny C. Chiang, met with a delegation from the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver led by President Melissa Weng on the morning of September 5. They were joined by KMT Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Ngalim Tiunn, former Legislator Wen Yu-Hsia, and International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin.

韓院長及江副院長首先向訪賓表達誠摯的歡迎之意，並偕同出席委員與訪賓合影留念。韓院長致詞表示，立法院一直是全球台商朋友們的「家」。台商朋友在海外積極發揮經貿實力，彼此扶持相助，協助深化台美關係及拓展我國際參與空間，已成為台美之間的重要橋梁。今天非常高興能見到大家，熱忱歡迎各位海外台商朋友「回娘家」。
President Han and Vice President Chiang expressed a heartfelt welcome to the delegation and took a group photo with the attending legislators and guests. In his remarks, President Han stated that the Legislative Yuan has always been a "home" for Taiwanese businesspeople around the world. He commended the overseas Taiwanese businesses for actively demonstrating their economic strength, supporting each other, helping to deepen Taiwan-U.S. relations, and expanding Taiwan’s international participation, making them an important bridge between Taiwan and the U.S. President Han expressed his delight in meeting everyone and warmly welcomed the overseas Taiwanese businesspeople "back home."

「丹佛台灣商會」會長翁妙鳳感謝院長撥冗接見，並表示非常榮幸能拜會立法院。「丹佛台灣商會」是於2021年由旅居丹佛僑界工商朋友組成，是「北美洲台灣商會聯合總會」（TCCNA）的第40支分會。商會過去積極促進美國在地政府及商界與台灣在文化、教育及經濟等領域的交流，並於去（112）年促成新北市與美國奧羅拉市（City of Aurora）簽署合作倡議備忘錄（MOU），推動文化、教育及經濟交流合作，進而成為友好城市。今（113）年8月，新北市的青年文化大使也出席了丹佛市第11屆「世界多元文化節」（Global Fest）。該節慶吸引了來自100多個民族、40多個國家的代表參與，每年都有台灣的代表前往，身著國旗裝、原住民服飾或旗袍，手持國旗上台宣傳台灣文化，將台灣文化推廣至海外。
President Melissa Weng of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver expressed sincere thanks to President Han for taking the time to meet and stated it was a great honor to visit the Legislative Yuan. The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver, established in 2021 by Taiwanese expatriates from the industrial and business sectors in Denver, is the 40th branch of the North American Taiwan Chambers of Commerce Association (TCCNA). The Chamber has actively promoted exchanges between local governments in the U.S., the business sector, and Taiwan in the fields of culture, education, and economics. Last year (2023), the chamber facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between New Taipei City and the city of Aurora in the USA to promote cultural, educational, and economic cooperation. The two cities thus became sister cities. In August this year, a youth cultural ambassador from New Taipei City also participated in the 11th Global Fest in Denver. The festival attracted representatives from over 100 ethnic groups and more than 40 countries, with Taiwanese representatives attending annually in outfits featuring the national flag, indigenous clothing, or qipao while holding the national flag of Taiwan, thereby promoting Taiwanese culture overseas.

陪同「丹佛台灣商會」至立法院拜會的前委員溫玉霞表示，台商朋友長期在海外積極協助台灣拓展外交空間，充分展現台灣的軟實力。繼強調，「台灣雖小，五臟俱全」，台灣能成為今日這樣民主自由的國家，實屬不易，感謝台商在海外為國努力，並期盼國內能更理解並支持台商的訴求。溫前委員也透露，今年年底前將有更多全球各地台商訪問團陸續回國拜會立法院。
Former Legislator Wen Yu-Hsia, who accompanied the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver on their visit to the Legislative Yuan, stated that Taiwanese businesspeople have long been actively helping Taiwan expand its diplomatic space overseas, effectively demonstrating Taiwan's soft power. She further emphasized that "though Taiwan is small, it is complete in every respect," noting that Taiwan’s status as a democratic and free country is a remarkable achievement. She expressed gratitude for the efforts of overseas Taiwanese businesspeople and hoped for greater understanding and support for their concerns within Taiwan. Former Legislator Wen also revealed that more delegations of Taiwanese businesspeople from around the world will visit the Legislative Yuan before the end of this year.

江副院長表示，歡迎甫成立三年多、年輕且充滿活力的「丹佛台灣商會」蒞臨立法院訪問。他指出，台商在海外積極為台灣發聲，促成台灣與各國間的雙邊及多邊關係與經貿合作，使中華民國成為一個「日不落國」。江副院長剛從美國德州訪問回台，樂見台灣與美國各州的交流與合作日益頻繁密切。目前，美國各州政府已在台灣設立了23個辦事處，但丹佛所在的科羅拉多州尚未在台設立代表機構,期盼「丹佛台灣商會」協助推動科羅拉多州或丹佛市來台設處，以進一步深化雙邊交流合作。
Vice President Chiang expressed his welcome to the young and vibrant Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver, which has been established for just over three years, for their visit to the Legislative Yuan. He pointed out that Taiwanese businesspeople are actively advocating for Taiwan abroad, facilitating Taiwan's bilateral and multilateral relations and economic cooperation with various countries, making the Republic of China (Taiwan) a country where the sun never sets. Vice President Chiang, who had just returned from a visit to Texas, was pleased to see the increasing frequency and closeness of exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and various U.S. states. Currently, 23 state governments in the U.S. have established offices in Taiwan, but Colorado, where Denver is located, has not yet set up a representative office in Taiwan. He hoped that the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver would help promote the establishment of a representative office for Colorado or Denver City in Taiwan to further deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation.

韓院長特別提及，受少子化趨勢影響，今年台灣已有7所大學被迫停招,完全退場。他歡迎美國大學可以利用這些現有的校舍設施來台設立分校，不僅能造福台灣在地學生，還能吸引東南亞等周邊國家的學生，有助於強化台灣的高教軟實力。丹佛大學或理工學院作為全球知名的大學，韓院長盼「丹佛台灣商會」能促請來台設立分校，並表示立法院跨黨派將予全力支持。
President Han specifically mentioned that due to the trend of declining birth rates, seven universities in Taiwan have been forced to suspend admissions and cease operations this year. He welcomed the idea of American universities utilizing these existing facilities to establish branch campuses in Taiwan. This not only benefits local Taiwanese students but also attracts students from Southeast Asia and other neighboring countries, enhancing Taiwan's higher education soft power. As a globally renowned institution, he hoped the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver could encourage the University of Denver or polytechnic universities and colleges to establish branch campuses in Taiwan. He further stated that the Legislative Yuan will provide full cross-party support for such initiatives.

陳永康委員致詞表示，科羅拉多州在美國國防產業的地位相當重要，與台灣在高科技、教育及相關產業領域具有高度合作潛力。他指出，台商具備軟實力，而政府擁有硬實力，兩者結合可形成強大的銳實力。國防產業的重點在於人才培育，希望台商會能支持推動丹佛大學來台設立分校，並表示他將全力配合協助。
Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang noted in his speech that Colorado holds a significant position in the U.S. defense industry and has high potential for cooperation with Taiwan in high technology, education, and related industries. He pointed out that Taiwanese businesses possess soft power, while the government holds hard power, and the combination of the two can create a powerful strategic strength. He emphasized the importance of talent cultivation in the defense industry and expressed hope that the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce will support efforts to encourage the University of Denver to establish a branch campus in Taiwan. He also stated that he will fully cooperate and assist in these efforts.

張雅琳委員則強調，台商在海外大幅提升我國的國際能見度，已成為政府與企業拓展國際合作的重要橋梁。她表示，立法院將持續積極支持台商會，深化台美在各領域的合作關係，讓台商在美國繼續發光發熱！
Legislator Ngalim Tiunn emphasized that Taiwanese businesses abroad have significantly increased Taiwan's international visibility and have become an important bridge for expanding international cooperation between the government and enterprises. She stated that the Legislative Yuan will continue to actively support the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, deepen cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. in various fields, and ensure that Taiwanese businesses continue to shine in the United States.

「丹佛台灣商會」會長翁妙鳳分享，今年6月，商會曾協助「美國在台協會」接待SelectUSA台灣光電與量子高科技代表團訪問美國，推動台灣與科羅拉多州之間的商業合作。翁會長繼謂，科羅拉多州副州長規劃於今年11月率團訪台，商會亦將全力協助。未來，商會也將積極推動並爭取科羅拉多州來台設立辦事處。
President Melissa Weng of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver shared that in June this year, the Chamber assisted the American Institute in Taiwan in hosting the Select USA Taiwan Optoelectronics and Quantum High-Tech Delegation's visit to the U.S., promoting business cooperation between Taiwan and Colorado. President Weng also mentioned that the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado plans to lead a delegation to visit Taiwan in November this year, and the Chamber will fully assist with this visit. In the future, the Chamber will actively promote and seek to establish an office for Colorado in Taiwan.

韓院長最後表示，希望能在11月科羅拉多州副州長訪台時再次見到各位台商朋友，並歡迎大家隨時來訪立法院、立法院永遠是全球台商好朋友們的「娘家」。
President Han concluded by expressing hope to see all the Taiwanese business friends again during the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado's visit to Taiwan in November. He extended a warm welcome for everyone to visit the Legislative Yuan anytime, affirming that the Legislative Yuan will always be a "home" for Taiwanese business friends around the world.

此次拜會歷約1小時，氣氛友好愉快，雙方在互贈紀念品及合影後為今日會晤劃下圓滿的句點。
The visit lasted about an hour, and the atmosphere was friendly and pleasant. After exchanging commemorative gifts and taking group photos, the meeting was concluded on a high note.