立法院江啟臣副院長於本(9月23)日下午4時應邀出席「大洋洲台灣商會聯合總會」假台北大直典華酒店舉辦之第26屆第2次理監事聯席會議開幕典禮，與會貴賓包括僑務委員會徐佳青委員長、總統府國策顧問林見松、經濟部投資促進司張銘斌司長、台北市政府產業發展局吳欣珮副局長等人，以及「世界台灣商會聯合總會」李天柒總會長、「大洋洲台灣商會聯合總會」張戴麒總會長及來自世界各地的台商夥伴共襄盛會。
On the afternoon of September 23 at 4 pm, Vice President of the Legislative Yuan Johnny C. Chiang attended the opening ceremony of the 2nd board meeting of the 26th Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce in Oceania (TCCO), held at the Denwell Sky 1. Distinguished guests in attendance included Minister Hsu Chia-Ching of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), National Policy Advisor to the President Jason Lin, Director-General Emile M. P. Chang of the Department of Investment Promotion under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Deputy Commissioner Wu Hsin-Pei of the Department of Economic Development under the Taipei City Government. Also present were President Steven Lee of the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (WTCC), President Frank Chang of the TCCO, and Taiwanese business partners from around the world.
江副院長致詞時首先歡迎各位台商夥伴「回家」，他身為第11屆「中華民國立法院世界台商之友會」會長，與另外三位跨黨派的副會長一同竭誠歡迎大家常回家看看。台灣是所有台商們的「家」，也是最溫暖的「避風港」，隨時敞開大門，歡迎大家時常回來團聚。江副院長對大家長期在海外的辛勤努力深表肯定，尤其是「大洋洲台灣商會聯合總會」的朋友們。大洋洲雖人口較少，卻擁有廣闊的海洋與陸地，更重要的是，經濟產值驚人、發展潛力無窮。副院長特別提及「大洋洲台灣商會聯合總會」的歷任總會長中，曾出現兩位總統府國策顧問，進一步凸顯了大洋洲在台商圈中的特殊地位。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed the Taiwanese businesses “back home.” As President of the 11th Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen of the Legislative Yuan of Republic of China (Taiwan), along with three other cross-party vice presidents, he sincerely encouraged everyone to frequently return to Taiwan. Taiwan is the home for all Taiwanese businesspeople and the warmest safe haven. Its doors are always open, welcoming everyone to return and reunite frequently. Vice President Chiang expressed his deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication of all the overseas compatriots, particularly the members of the TCCO. Though Oceania has a relatively small population, it spans vast oceans and landmasses. More importantly, its economic output is impressive, and its potential for future development is boundless. Vice President Chiang highlighted that two former presidents of the TCCO have served as National Policy Advisors to the President, underscoring the region's unique position within the Taiwanese business community.
江副院長續謂，大洋洲雖地理位置與台灣相距遙遠，但雙邊經貿互補性極高。我國自澳洲進口大量的天然氣、礦產、水產及農牧產品等；紐西蘭則是全球唯二與我國簽署自由貿易協定的國家之一，即2013年簽署的「紐西蘭與臺澎金馬個別關稅領域經濟合作協定」（ANZTEC）。另一個與我國簽署自由貿易協定的國家是新加坡。這些事實充分顯示，大洋洲國家與台灣在經貿上有高度的互補性，未來雙方在國際經貿上將莫大的合作空間。
Vice President Chiang continued by noting that although Oceania is geographically distant from Taiwan, the two sides exhibit an outstanding level of economic and trade complementarity. Taiwan imports a significant amount of natural gas, minerals, seafood, and agricultural products from Australia. New Zealand, on the other hand, is one of only two countries in the world to have signed a free trade agreement with Taiwan, namely the 2013 Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu on Economic Cooperation (ANZTEC). The other country that has signed a free trade agreement with Taiwan is Singapore. These facts clearly demonstrate the high degree of economic and trade complementarity between Oceania and Taiwan, highlighting the vast potential for future cooperation in international trade and economic relations.
江副院長強調，目前全球矚目的「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP），最初源自紐西蘭、汶萊、智利與新加坡於2005年簽署的「跨太平洋戰略性經濟夥伴協定」（Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement，簡稱TPSEP或P4），後來在此基礎上逐步擴展，發展成今日的CPTPP。由此可見，大洋洲國家在國際貿易中一向追求開放與自由化，這不僅有利於台商發展，也在全球供應鏈重組的趨勢中，使在座的各位台商扮演著至關重要的角色。儘管未來仍將面臨諸多挑戰，但也存在許多發展機會，相信各位能夠捷足先登，贏得最終的勝利。
Vice President Chiang emphasized that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which is currently the focus of global attention, initially originated from the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TPSEP or P4), signed by New Zealand, Brunei, Chile, and Singapore in 2005. This agreement gradually expanded into the CPTPP today. This underscores Oceania's enduring commitment to openness and liberalization in international trade, which not only supports the development of Taiwanese businesses but also positions all present Taiwanese businesspeople as vital participants in the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains. Despite the many challenges that lie ahead, there are also numerous opportunities for development. I believe that you will be able to take the initiative and ultimately achieve success.
江副院長盛讚，華僑是「建國之母」，而各位台商朋友則是「經濟建設之母」。台積電是我們的「護國神山」，而台商們更是關鍵的「護國群山」。各位台商在全球產業鏈中扮演著舉足輕重的角色，當我們在各行各業中展現出無可取代的重要性時，台灣的安全自然能得到保障。從這個角度來看，政府應該基於維護國家安全的立場，給予台商們更多的資源與支持。
Vice President Chiang praised that overseas compatriots are the "mothers of nation-building," while the Taiwanese business community is the "mother of economic development." TSMC is Taiwan’s “Mountain of Protection,” while Taiwanese businesspeople are the critical guardians of our country. Taiwanese businesspeople play a crucial role in the global industrial chain. As our businesses showcase irreplaceable significance across various sectors, the security of Taiwan is naturally ensured. From this perspective, the government should provide Taiwanese businesspeople with greater resources and support in the interest of safeguarding national security.
江副院長進一步提及，在過去兩個月內，他進行了三次國會外交出訪行程。七月底，他訪問捷克、西班牙及義大利，返台隔日便率領跨黨派委員前往日本，進行立法院史上首次的足球國會外交；隨後，他又率團訪問美國德州。這三次出訪行程中，他拜會的對象涵蓋國會議長、城市首長、產業代表及智庫學者等，這些人士不約而同地關心兩個問題：首先是台灣的安全，其次是半導體產業的投資與發展。包括美國德州州務卿積極尋求更多未來與台灣合作的機會，捷克參議院議長韋德齊（Miloš Vystrčil）也注及台積電在德國德勒斯登設廠，捷克樂於擴大與台灣半導體上、下游供應鏈的合作，日本國會議員則歡迎台灣持續赴日投資。儘管台灣與這些國家間並無正式外交關係，但透過深化經貿合作、培訓科技人才、強化產業鏈韌性等舉措，不僅充分彰顯了台灣經濟實力的實質影響力，更有助於提升台灣的國際地位和安全。
Vice President Chiang further mentioned that over the past two months, he has undertaken three parliamentary diplomatic visits. At the end of July, he visited the Czech Republic, Spain, and Italy. The day after returning to Taiwan, he led a cross-party delegation to Japan to engage in the first-ever soccer parliamentary diplomacy by the Legislative Yuan. He then led a delegation to Texas, U.S. During these three visits, he met with a range of individuals, including parliamentary speakers, city mayors, industry representatives, and scholars from think tanks. Notably, they consistently expressed concern about two key issues: Taiwan's security and the investment and development of the semiconductor industry. The concerns regarding these issues are reflected in concrete actions: the Texas Secretary of State is actively seeking more opportunities for future cooperation with Taiwan. Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil has noted TSMC's fab establishment in Dresden, Germany, and the Czech Republic is enthusiastic about expanding cooperation with Taiwan in both upstream and downstream semiconductor supply chains. Japanese lawmakers are also welcoming continued Taiwanese investments in Japan. Although Taiwan does not have formal diplomatic relations with these countries, initiatives such as deepening economic cooperation, training technological talent, and strengthening the resilience of supply chains not only demonstrate Taiwan's substantial economic influence but also contribute to enhancing its international status and security.
江副院長最後再次感謝各位台商朋友對台灣的付出與貢獻，並誠摯邀請大家踴躍參加將於9月27日在高雄舉行的「世界台灣商會聯合總會-立法院晚宴」。徐佳青委員長及其他出席貴賓接續致詞後，江副院長與現場來賓合影，並相互祝福，開幕式歷約一小時，氣氛熱絡、溫馨，圓滿結束。
Vice President Chiang concluded by expressing his heartfelt gratitude to all the Taiwanese businessmen for their contributions to Taiwan. He also extended a sincere invitation for everyone to actively participate in the WTCC Legislative Yuan Banquet, which will be held on September 27 in Kaohsiung. After Minister Hsu Chia-Ching and other distinguished guests delivered their remarks, Vice President Chiang posed for photographs with attendees, exchanging warm wishes. The opening ceremony lasted approximately one hour, creating a lively and cordial atmosphere, and concluded successfully.
