韓國瑜：期盼僑胞朋友以身為台灣一份子為榮
President Han: I hope that the oversea compatriots take pride in being a part of Taiwan
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（2月19）日上午在國民黨徐巧芯委員、民進黨林月琴委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員、國際事務處林晨富處長，以及僑務委員會張良民副委員長陪同下，接見「日本橫濱、靜岡華僑各界回國致敬團」一行。
On the morning of February 19, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han, accompanied by Legislators Hsu Chiao-Hsin (KMT), Lin Yueh-Chin (DPP), and Chen Gau-Tzu (TPP), along with Director Kevin C.F. Lin of the Department of International Affairs and Deputy Minister Zhang Liang-Min of the Overseas Community Affairs Council, met with the Yokohama and Shizuoka Overseas Chinese Community Delegation Returning to Pay Tribute to Taiwan
韓院長首先向訪賓表達熱忱歡迎，並偕同出席委員與訪賓合影留念。韓院長表示，今日三黨均有立法委員出席，象徵立法院對返國僑胞的一致歡迎與支持，在座的僑胞朋友如同一粒種子，儘管已在海外生根、發芽，並成長茁壯，卻仍心繫家鄉，盼望故鄉發展繁榮昌盛，令人感動。根據民調，台日兩國有近77%的民眾對彼此抱持高度好感，去（2024）年台灣人赴日旅遊超過600萬人次，顯見台日關係密切友好，期許未來大家共同努力，讓僑胞朋友以身為台灣一份子為榮，台日關係持續深化廣化,互利共榮。
President Han warmly welcomed the delegation and took a group photo with the attending legislators and guests. He noted that the presence of legislators from all three major parties was indicative of the Legislative Yuan’s collective support and appreciation for overseas compatriots returning to Taiwan. He likened the overseas Chinese community to seeds that have taken root and flourished abroad while maintaining deep ties to their homeland, always hoping for Taiwan’s prosperity. He highlighted that according to surveys, nearly 77% of the people in Taiwan and Japan hold highly favorable views of each other. In 2024 alone, visitors from Taiwan traveled to Japan over six million times, demonstrating the strong and friendly ties between the two nations. He expressed his hope that with continued efforts, overseas compatriots would continue to take pride in being a part of Taiwan and that Taiwan-Japan relations would further deepen and expand for mutual benefit.
橫濱華僑總會許耀庚會長感謝院長及委員們撥冗接見，並表示非常榮幸有機會拜會立法院。立法院是中華民國最高民意機關，議決國家重要法案，監督政府施政，盼在韓院長領導下，持續造福國家與人民，打造更美好的寶島台灣。中華民國台灣是海外僑胞的「家」，橫濱華僑總會全體不分黨派，支持自由民主的中華民國台灣，並將這份對國家的熱忱世代傳承下去。近年來台日關係日益緊密，日本國會參、眾議員與我旅日僑界亦互動熱絡。台日雖無正式邦交，但在座的僑胞皆為民間大使，將與政府一起攜手合作，為深化台日關係繼續奮鬥。
The President of the Yokohama Overseas Chinese Association, Hsu Yao-Keng, expressed his gratitude to President Han and the attending legislators for taking the time to meet with the delegation. He stated that it was an honor to visit the Legislative Yuan, the highest representative body of the Republic of China, which plays a crucial role in passing national legislation and overseeing government affairs. He hoped that under President Han’s leadership, the Legislative Yuan would continue to benefit the country and its people, making Taiwan an even better place. President Hsu emphasized that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is home to overseas compatriots, and that the Yokohama Overseas Chinese Association, regardless of political affiliation, fully supports Taiwan’s democracy and will continue passing on this patriotic passion to future generations. He noted that Taiwan-Japan relations have grown increasingly close in recent years, with active exchanges between Japanese lawmakers and the Taiwanese expatriate community in Japan. Though Taiwan and Japan lack formal diplomatic ties, the overseas compatriots at this event can serve as unofficial ambassadors, working alongside the government to further strengthen Taiwan-Japan relations.
雙邊交流時，林月琴委員表示，橫濱是日本最大的華僑社群所在地，感謝許耀庚會長長期積極服務僑社，並為促進台日友好關係搭建橋梁。許會長所開設的「中華料理 許廚房」遠近馳名，更因致力推廣與發展中華料理，榮獲日本政府「厚生勞働大臣表彰獎」,事業有成之餘仍積極協助我政府推動僑務工作，令人敬佩。僑務是外交工作重要的一環，歡迎僑界朋友此次回國訪問，盼在座的各位僑胞朋友持續協助深化台日情誼，拓展各領域的合作。
During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Lin Yueh-Chin noted that Yokohama is home to Japan’s largest overseas Chinese community and thanked President Hsu Yao-Keng for his long-standing dedication to serving the community and fostering Taiwan-Japan friendship. She also praised President Hsu’s renowned Chinese restaurant, Kyo Chubo (Hsu’s Kitchen), which has earned widespread acclaim and was awarded the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare’s commendation for its contributions to promoting and developing Chinese cuisine. She applauded President Hsu’s commitment to overseas compatriot affairs despite his professional success and emphasized that overseas community engagement is an essential aspect of diplomacy. She welcomed the delegation’s visit and encouraged the overseas compatriots in attendance to continue strengthening Taiwan-Japan ties and expanding cooperation across various fields.
陳昭姿委員分享稱，因父母均受日本教育，家庭教育採日式嚴謹風格，且自幼聽日本童謠長大，對日本懷有深厚情感，每年至少赴日旅遊兩次。台日為兄弟之邦、彼此照應，台灣有事就是日本有事，日本有事亦即台灣有事。非常樂見僑胞朋友回國訪問，盼珍惜台日情誼、拓展雙邊合作，共同維護亞太區域和平發展，讓台日友誼長存。
Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu shared that both of her parents were educated under the Japanese system, and her family upheld a strict, Japanese-style upbringing. Having grown up listening to Japanese nursery rhymes, she developed a deep emotional connection with Japan and travels there at least twice a year. She described Taiwan and Japan as "brother nations" that support one another, stating that Taiwan’s security is Japan’s security, and that Japan’s security is Taiwan’s security. She was delighted to see overseas compatriots returning to Taiwan and hoped they would cherish the Taiwan-Japan friendship, expand bilateral cooperation, and work together to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
徐巧芯委員強調，她的家族背景象徵台灣的多元族群融合，包含本省、外省及客家血緣，到她這一代已無族群認同問題。台日情誼深厚，未來期盼僑胞朋友們續將中華文化傳至日本及世界各地，讓華人的歷史與文化為全球更深入瞭解。
Legislator Hsu Chiao-Hsin emphasized that her family background reflects Taiwan’s ethnic diversity, encompassing Minnan Taiwanese, mainland Chinese, and Hakka heritage. In her generation, ethnic identity is no longer a divisive issue. She praised the deep historical ties between Taiwan and Japan and encouraged overseas compatriots to continue promoting Chinese culture in Japan and worldwide, fostering greater global understanding of Chinese history and heritage.
許會長最後表示，橫濱僑界每逢雙十國慶，均於橫濱中華街舉辦盛大慶典與千人遊行，吸引大量僑胞、日本及外國遊客參與，誠邀院長與委員親臨共襄盛舉，並期望政府給予愛國僑胞實質支持與鼓勵。此外，第11屆「台日交流高峰會議」將於今年11月5日在日本神奈川縣鐮倉市舉辦，歡迎院長與委員蒞臨。
President Hsu Yao-Keng concluded by highlighting that the overseas Chinese community in Yokohama holds grand celebrations in the form of a large parade in Yokohama Chinatown every year for Taiwan’s National Day on October 10, attracting a diverse audience of overseas compatriots, Japanese citizens, and international visitors. He extended a sincere invitation to President Han and the attending legislators to participate in the festivities and called on the government to provide tangible support and encouragement to patriotic overseas compatriots. Additionally, he announced that the 11th Taiwan-Japan Exchange Summit will be held on November 5 in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and warmly welcomed President Han and the legislators to attend.
韓院長指出，橫濱為日本第2大都市，地位相當重要。今年4月日本將於大阪舉辦「2025世界博覽會」，今年8月立法院亦規劃主辦「亞太國會議員聯合會」（APPU）年會。院長表示他身兼立法院「台日交流聯誼會」會長，將擇機率各黨派委員組團訪日，盼屆時得赴橫濱拜會，加強與僑胞的情誼。
President Han noted that Yokohama, as Japan’s second-largest city, holds significant importance. He also mentioned that Japan will be hosting the 2025 World Expo in Osaka this April, and in August, the Legislative Yuan is planning to host the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Union (APPU) Annual Conference. As the chairman of the Legislative Yuan’s Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association, President Han stated that he intends to lead a bipartisan delegation to Japan at an appropriate time, hoping to visit Yokohama if able and strengthen ties with overseas compatriots.
雙方另就橫濱華僑總會與橫濱中華學院的歷史、日本僑務工作發展等議題廣泛交換意見。此次拜會歷約50分鐘，氣氛輕鬆愉快，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 two sides also exchanged views on the history of the Yokohama Overseas Chinese Association, the development of overseas Chinese affairs in Japan, and related topics. The meeting, which lasted approximately 50 minutes, took place in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere. The visit concluded successfully with a gift exchange and group photos.
