立法院韓國瑜院長出席李嘉進教授榮獲「旭日重光章」授勳典禮 韓國瑜：李教授獲頒「旭日重光章」實至名歸 盼續深化台日交流 President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan attends conferment ceremony for Professor Lee Chia-Chin, recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star; President Han: Professor Lee rightfully honored with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, and we hope to further deepen Taiwan-Japan exchanges
President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan attended the conferment ceremony for Professor Lee Chia-Chin, recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, held at noon on March 24. The event was hosted by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Association"). Distinguished guests in attendance included KMT Vice Chairperson Sean Lien, Secretary-General Huang Chien-Ting, former Taoyuan County Magistrate John Wu, UMC Honorary Chairman Stan Shih, TSMC Charity Foundation CEO Brad Peng, as well as approximately 50 representatives from various sectors who had gathered to celebrate the occasion.
授勳典禮首先由片山大使致詞，並頒贈證書及獎章予李嘉進教授，繼由李教授與連勝文副主席致詞，午宴正式展開後，主辦單位特別邀請韓院長上台致詞。韓院長首先表示，很榮幸以立法院院長身分受邀出席李嘉進教授榮獲「旭日重光章」授勳典禮，他代表立法院表達誠摯的賀忱，韓院長繼盛讚李教授學經歷完整豐富，曾任「亞東關係協會」會長，不僅是國內著名的「知日派」，且26年前與渠同為第四屆立法委員，是情誼深厚的老朋友。
The conferment ceremony began with remarks by Ambassador Katayama Kazuyuki, who presented the certificate and medal to Professor Lee Chia-Chin. This was followed by speeches from Professor Lee and Vice Chairperson Sean Lien. Once the luncheon formally commenced, the organizers specially invited President Han to deliver his remarks on stage. President Han began by expressing his honor in attending the conferment ceremony for Professor Lee Chia-Chin as President of the Legislative Yuan, and he extended his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Legislative Yuan. President Han went on to praise Professor Lee’s distinguished academic and professional background, noting his former role as Chairman of the Association of East Asian Relations. He described Professor Lee as one of Taiwan’s most prominent Japan experts, and a long-time friend with whom he served as fellow legislators in the 4th Legislative Yuan 26 years ago.
韓院長續謂，當前台日交流密切，去（2024）年來台的國際觀光旅客中，日本旅客達118萬人次，再度成為台灣外國旅客的最大來源國；同時，日本已連續三年蟬聯台灣人最愛旅遊國家，去年訪日的台灣旅客高達604萬人次，以台灣人口約2,300萬人來看，是相當可觀的比例。此外，根據我駐日本代表處去年年底調查顯示，高達76.6%的日本民眾對台灣懷有親近感，充分展現台日關係的深厚友誼。
President Han continued by noting the close ties between Taiwan and Japan. He highlighted that in 2024, Japanese visitors once again became the largest source of international travelers to Taiwan, with a total of 1.18 million arrivals. He also noted that Japan has remained the top travel destination for Taiwanese visitors for three consecutive years. In 2024 alone, the number of Taiwanese visits to Japan reached 6.04 million—a remarkable figure considering Taiwan’s population of approximately 23 million. In addition, President Han cited a survey conducted by the Taipei Representative Office in Japan at the end of last year, which revealed that as many as 76.6% of the Japanese public feel a sense of closeness toward Taiwan, which is an impressive reflection of the deep friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
韓院長繼以立法院「台日交流聯誼會」會長的身分與在座嘉賓分享，本（第11）屆立法院113名立法委員中，有高達85位跨黨派委員加入「台日交流聯誼會」，規模為立法院中各聯誼會之最，顯示各黨派對台日關係的高度重視。此外，台日雙方的經貿合作也日益深化，台積電（TSMC）於去年2月在熊本縣設立首座晶圓廠，成為疫情後首座完工的海外工廠，象徵台日科技合作的重要里程碑。目前該廠已於去年底正式量產，第二座晶圓廠預計於今年第一季動工，期盼未來台灣高科技產業能進一步拓展至日本各地；除了大型企業的合作，台日間中小企業的交流亦十分緊密，期盼未來持續強化雙邊合作，打造更具韌性的全球產業鏈。
President Han then shared, in his capacity as President of the Legislative Yuan Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, that in the current 11th Legislative Yuan, 85 out of 113 legislators—spanning across party lines—have joined the association. This makes it the largest caucus-based group in the Legislative Yuan, underscoring the strong bipartisan commitment to advancing Taiwan-Japan relations. In addition, President Han noted the growing depth of economic and trade cooperation between Taiwan and Japan. He highlighted that TSMC established its first semiconductor fabrication plant in Kumamoto Prefecture in February last year, marking the first overseas plant completed since the pandemic—an important milestone in Taiwan-Japan technological collaboration. The plant officially began mass production at the end of last year, and construction of a second facility is expected to begin in the first quarter of this year. President Han expressed hope that Taiwan’s high-tech industries will continue to expand across various regions of Japan in the future. In addition to cooperation among major corporations, exchanges between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan and Japan have also been highly active. President Han expressed his hope for continued strengthening of bilateral collaboration to build a more resilient global industrial supply chain.
韓院長讚稱，李教授為深化台日友好關係，付出相當多心力，獲日本政府頒贈「旭日重光章」，實當之無愧，期盼李教授未來能持續為台日交流合作貢獻所長，院長並特別感謝片山大使，自上任以來，積極致力於深化台日交流，與台灣各界建立良好關係，相信在李教授與片山大使的共同努力下，台日友誼將更上一層樓。韓院長最後期許各界以包容、互信、增進理解的友善態度推動國際交流與合作，並歡迎在座貴賓擇機造訪立法院，共敘情誼。
President Han commended Professor Lee for his unwavering dedication to strengthening Taiwan-Japan relations, stating that he is truly deserving of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star bestowed by the Japanese government. He expressed hope that Professor Lee will continue to contribute his expertise to advancing bilateral exchanges and cooperation. President Han also extended special thanks to Ambassador Katayama for his proactive efforts since taking office to deepen Taiwan-Japan relations and foster strong ties with all sectors of Taiwanese society. He concluded by stating his confidence that, through the joint efforts of Professor Lee and Ambassador Katayama, the friendship between Taiwan and Japan will continue to reach new heights. President Han finally encouraged all sectors of society to promote international exchanges and cooperation with a spirit of inclusiveness, mutual trust, and greater understanding. He also welcomed the distinguished guests in attendance to visit the Legislative Yuan at their convenience to further strengthen ties.
嗣後，韓院長、李嘉進教授、片山大使及連勝文副主席等全體出席貴賓應邀上台合影留念，氣氛溫馨、輕鬆愉快，活動歷約2小時圓滿結束。
Following the ceremony, President Han, Professor Lee Chia-Chin, Ambassador Katayama, Vice Chairperson Sean Lien, and all distinguished guests were invited on stage for a commemorative group photo. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and congenial, and the event concluded successfully after approximately two hours.
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（3月24）日中午應邀出席由「日本台灣交流協會」（以下稱「日台交流協會」）舉辦之李嘉進教授「旭日重光章」授勳典禮。出席貴賓包括國民黨連勝文副主席、黃健庭秘書長、吳志揚前桃園縣長、聯電宣明智榮譽董事長、台積電慈善基金會彭冠宇執行長，以及各界代表等貴賓約50人共襄盛會。
President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan attended the conferment ceremony for Professor Lee Chia-Chin, recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, held at noon on March 24. The event was hosted by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Association"). Distinguished guests in attendance included KMT Vice Chairperson Sean Lien, Secretary-General Huang Chien-Ting, former Taoyuan County Magistrate John Wu, UMC Honorary Chairman Stan Shih, TSMC Charity Foundation CEO Brad Peng, as well as approximately 50 representatives from various sectors who had gathered to celebrate the occasion.
授勳典禮首先由片山大使致詞，並頒贈證書及獎章予李嘉進教授，繼由李教授與連勝文副主席致詞，午宴正式展開後，主辦單位特別邀請韓院長上台致詞。韓院長首先表示，很榮幸以立法院院長身分受邀出席李嘉進教授榮獲「旭日重光章」授勳典禮，他代表立法院表達誠摯的賀忱，韓院長繼盛讚李教授學經歷完整豐富，曾任「亞東關係協會」會長，不僅是國內著名的「知日派」，且26年前與渠同為第四屆立法委員，是情誼深厚的老朋友。
The conferment ceremony began with remarks by Ambassador Katayama Kazuyuki, who presented the certificate and medal to Professor Lee Chia-Chin. This was followed by speeches from Professor Lee and Vice Chairperson Sean Lien. Once the luncheon formally commenced, the organizers specially invited President Han to deliver his remarks on stage. President Han began by expressing his honor in attending the conferment ceremony for Professor Lee Chia-Chin as President of the Legislative Yuan, and he extended his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Legislative Yuan. President Han went on to praise Professor Lee’s distinguished academic and professional background, noting his former role as Chairman of the Association of East Asian Relations. He described Professor Lee as one of Taiwan’s most prominent Japan experts, and a long-time friend with whom he served as fellow legislators in the 4th Legislative Yuan 26 years ago.
韓院長續謂，當前台日交流密切，去（2024）年來台的國際觀光旅客中，日本旅客達118萬人次，再度成為台灣外國旅客的最大來源國；同時，日本已連續三年蟬聯台灣人最愛旅遊國家，去年訪日的台灣旅客高達604萬人次，以台灣人口約2,300萬人來看，是相當可觀的比例。此外，根據我駐日本代表處去年年底調查顯示，高達76.6%的日本民眾對台灣懷有親近感，充分展現台日關係的深厚友誼。
President Han continued by noting the close ties between Taiwan and Japan. He highlighted that in 2024, Japanese visitors once again became the largest source of international travelers to Taiwan, with a total of 1.18 million arrivals. He also noted that Japan has remained the top travel destination for Taiwanese visitors for three consecutive years. In 2024 alone, the number of Taiwanese visits to Japan reached 6.04 million—a remarkable figure considering Taiwan’s population of approximately 23 million. In addition, President Han cited a survey conducted by the Taipei Representative Office in Japan at the end of last year, which revealed that as many as 76.6% of the Japanese public feel a sense of closeness toward Taiwan, which is an impressive reflection of the deep friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
韓院長繼以立法院「台日交流聯誼會」會長的身分與在座嘉賓分享，本（第11）屆立法院113名立法委員中，有高達85位跨黨派委員加入「台日交流聯誼會」，規模為立法院中各聯誼會之最，顯示各黨派對台日關係的高度重視。此外，台日雙方的經貿合作也日益深化，台積電（TSMC）於去年2月在熊本縣設立首座晶圓廠，成為疫情後首座完工的海外工廠，象徵台日科技合作的重要里程碑。目前該廠已於去年底正式量產，第二座晶圓廠預計於今年第一季動工，期盼未來台灣高科技產業能進一步拓展至日本各地；除了大型企業的合作，台日間中小企業的交流亦十分緊密，期盼未來持續強化雙邊合作，打造更具韌性的全球產業鏈。
President Han then shared, in his capacity as President of the Legislative Yuan Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, that in the current 11th Legislative Yuan, 85 out of 113 legislators—spanning across party lines—have joined the association. This makes it the largest caucus-based group in the Legislative Yuan, underscoring the strong bipartisan commitment to advancing Taiwan-Japan relations. In addition, President Han noted the growing depth of economic and trade cooperation between Taiwan and Japan. He highlighted that TSMC established its first semiconductor fabrication plant in Kumamoto Prefecture in February last year, marking the first overseas plant completed since the pandemic—an important milestone in Taiwan-Japan technological collaboration. The plant officially began mass production at the end of last year, and construction of a second facility is expected to begin in the first quarter of this year. President Han expressed hope that Taiwan’s high-tech industries will continue to expand across various regions of Japan in the future. In addition to cooperation among major corporations, exchanges between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan and Japan have also been highly active. President Han expressed his hope for continued strengthening of bilateral collaboration to build a more resilient global industrial supply chain.
韓院長讚稱，李教授為深化台日友好關係，付出相當多心力，獲日本政府頒贈「旭日重光章」，實當之無愧，期盼李教授未來能持續為台日交流合作貢獻所長，院長並特別感謝片山大使，自上任以來，積極致力於深化台日交流，與台灣各界建立良好關係，相信在李教授與片山大使的共同努力下，台日友誼將更上一層樓。韓院長最後期許各界以包容、互信、增進理解的友善態度推動國際交流與合作，並歡迎在座貴賓擇機造訪立法院，共敘情誼。
President Han commended Professor Lee for his unwavering dedication to strengthening Taiwan-Japan relations, stating that he is truly deserving of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star bestowed by the Japanese government. He expressed hope that Professor Lee will continue to contribute his expertise to advancing bilateral exchanges and cooperation. President Han also extended special thanks to Ambassador Katayama for his proactive efforts since taking office to deepen Taiwan-Japan relations and foster strong ties with all sectors of Taiwanese society. He concluded by stating his confidence that, through the joint efforts of Professor Lee and Ambassador Katayama, the friendship between Taiwan and Japan will continue to reach new heights. President Han finally encouraged all sectors of society to promote international exchanges and cooperation with a spirit of inclusiveness, mutual trust, and greater understanding. He also welcomed the distinguished guests in attendance to visit the Legislative Yuan at their convenience to further strengthen ties.
嗣後，韓院長、李嘉進教授、片山大使及連勝文副主席等全體出席貴賓應邀上台合影留念，氣氛溫馨、輕鬆愉快，活動歷約2小時圓滿結束。
Following the ceremony, President Han, Professor Lee Chia-Chin, Ambassador Katayama, Vice Chairperson Sean Lien, and all distinguished guests were invited on stage for a commemorative group photo. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and congenial, and the event concluded successfully after approximately two hours.