立法院韓國瑜院長款宴「第32屆亞洲臺灣商會聯合總會」回國訪問團 韓院長：期盼臺商朋友齊心攜手，推動臺灣加入CPTPP President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan hosts banquet in honor of the 32nd Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce homecoming delegation; President Han: We hope that Taiwanese businesspeople will unite in a concerted effort to advance Taiwan’s accession to the CPTPP

立法院韓國瑜院長於本（3月31）日在「中華民國立法院臺商之友會」會長江啟臣副院長、副會長民進黨鍾佳濱委員、國際事務處楊芳苓副處長，以及僑務委員會榮幼娥主任秘書等人陪同下，假北海漁村海鮮餐廳款宴「第32屆亞洲臺灣商會聯合總會」回國訪問團一行。
On March 31, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan hosted a banquet at Northsea Fishing Village Seafood Restaurant in honor of the 32nd Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce homecoming delegation. He was accompanied by Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, Vice President of the Legislative Yuan and President of the Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen of the Legislative Yuan, Republic of China; Chung Chia-Pin, DPP Legislator and Vice President of the Association; Yang Fang-Ling, Deputy Director of the Department of International Affairs; and Jung Yu-O, Secretary-General of the Overseas Community Affairs Council.

韓院長致詞時首先熱烈歡迎「亞洲臺灣商會聯合總會」（以下簡稱「亞總」）訪團，並表示「亞總」於過去33年間凝聚老僑與新僑，持續扮演團結海外臺商力量的關鍵角色，令人感佩。他指出，「亞總」於去（2024）年7月與「全國律師聯合會」簽署合作備忘錄，協助海外臺商強化法律與經貿專業，對於臺商全球布局極具助益；去年9月更組團赴帛琉投資考察，並與帛琉臺商會簽署合作意向書，擴大臺商的影響力。
In his remarks, President Han warmly welcomed the delegation of the Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ASTCC) and praised its efforts over the past 33 years in uniting long-established and newer overseas Taiwanese communities. He commended the ASTCC for its continued role as a vital force in consolidating the strength of overseas Taiwanese entrepreneurs. He noted that in July 2024, the ASTCC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Taiwan Bar Association to assist overseas Taiwanese entrepreneurs in strengthening their legal and trade expertise—an initiative that is greatly beneficial to the global expansion of Taiwanese businesses. In September last year, the ASTCC organized a delegation to Palau for an investment fact-finding mission and signed a letter of intent with the Palau Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, further expanding the influence of Taiwanese entrepreneurs.
韓院長進一步表示，去年我國對外貿易總額逾8,600億美元，其中對亞太地區的貿易額即占4,200億餘美元，顯示亞太市場對臺灣的重要性。臺灣當前迫切需要加入「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（CPTPP），以爭取關稅優惠，並提高企業競爭力，催生臺灣在國際競爭中占據更有利地位，期盼「亞總」的好朋友們能齊心攜手，推動臺灣加入CPTPP。
President Han further stated that Taiwan’s total foreign trade exceeded US$860 billion last year, with over US$420 billion in trade conducted with the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring the critical importance of the Asia-Pacific market to Taiwan. Taiwan urgently needs to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to secure tariff concessions, enhance corporate competitiveness, and strengthen its position in the global marketplace. President Han expressed hope that friends from the ASTCC will work together in unity to support Taiwan’s accession to the CPTPP.
韓院長強調，臺灣與立法院永遠是臺商與僑胞朋友的「避風港」及「娘家」，歡迎大家時常回來交流，共同維繫最溫暖的情誼。最後祝福訪團成員身體健康、平安順利、鴻圖大展。
President Han emphasized that Taiwan and the Legislative Yuan will always serve as a safe haven and steadfast home for overseas Taiwanese businesspeople and compatriots. He welcomed everyone to return often for exchanges and to continue nurturing these warm and enduring bonds. He concluded by extending his best wishes to the members of the delegation for good health, safety, success, and great achievements in all their endeavors.
「亞總」林凱民總會長感謝韓院長、江副院長及委員撥冗款宴，並表示每年最期待的行程之一就是與立法院交流。林總會長指出，他深信支持臺商及「亞總」是立法院跨黨派的共識。臺商就是臺灣國力在海外的延伸，而立法院則是「亞總」最堅實的後盾。未來期盼雙方持續攜手合作，共同推動臺灣加入CPTPP，因為臺商的壯大，就是臺灣的壯大。
President Lin Kai-Min of the ASTCC expressed his gratitude to President Han, Vice President Chiang, and the legislators for taking the time to host the banquet. He remarked that one of the most anticipated events each year is the opportunity to engage with the Legislative Yuan. President Lin affirmed his strong belief that supporting Taiwanese businesspeople and the ASTCC is a shared consensus across party lines within the Legislative Yuan. Taiwanese businesspeople are an extension of the nation’s strength abroad, and the Legislative Yuan stands as the most steadfast pillar of support for the ASTCC. Looking ahead, he expressed hope for continued collaboration between both sides to advance Taiwan’s accession to the CPTPP, affirming that the growth of Taiwanese businesspeople is the growth of Taiwan itself.
鍾佳濱委員熱烈歡迎訪團回臺，並表示他長期以來以服務臺商為職志，希望各位臺商多多「使用」，讓他有更多機會為臺商貢獻心力。他更幽默自喻為「臺商專用」，強調將持續與全球臺商攜手，為臺灣經濟發展共同努力。
Legislator Chung Chia-Pin warmly welcomed the delegation back to Taiwan and remarked that serving Taiwanese businesspeople has long been his personal mission. He encouraged them to make full use of his support, so he may continue contributing his efforts on their behalf. He described himself in a tongue-in-cheek manner as being “for the exclusive use of Taiwanese businesspeople,” reaffirming his commitment to working hand in hand with Taiwanese business communities around the world in advancing Taiwan’s economic development.
韓院長隨後偕同出席委員與訪團成員合影，並於雙方互贈紀念品後，正式展開晚宴。
President Han then joined the attending legislators and delegation members for a group photo. Following the exchange of commemorative gifts, the banquet officially commenced.
江副院長特地在結束台中公務行程後趕赴宴會。他表示，上週甫於美國與在座多位臺商會面，今日能在故鄉臺灣再度相聚，倍感欣慰。他強調，立法院對臺商的支持從無時差，歡迎大家常回「娘家」，並祝福訪團行程順利、平安圓滿。
Vice President Chiang made a special effort to attend the banquet after concluding his official duties in Taichung. He shared that he had just met with many of the attending Taiwanese businesspeople in the United States the previous week, and expressed his deep joy at being reunited once again on home soil in Taiwan. He emphasized that the Legislative Yuan’s support for Taiwanese businesspeople knows no time difference, warmly encouraging everyone to return often to their homeland. He concluded by wishing the delegation a smooth, safe, and fulfilling visit.
本次晚宴歷約2小時，氣氛熱絡、賓主盡歡，在溫馨歡樂的氛圍中圓滿結束。

The banquet lasted approximately two hours and was marked by lively conversations and warm hospitality, concluding in a joyful and heartfelt vibe.