立法院韓國瑜院長接見英國保守黨影子商貿大臣葛里菲斯（Andrew Griffith）訪問團一行5人 韓國瑜：盼深化臺英雙邊關係 強化兩國經貿交流 President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan receives delegation of five led by Andrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the UK Conservative Party; President Han: We hope to deepen Taiwan-UK bilateral relations and strengthen economic and trade exchanges between the two nations
On the morning of October 1, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣), Chair of the ROC-UK Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association Legislator Dr. Alice Chang, as well as KMT Legislator Chen Ching-Hui, DPP Legislator Dr. Wang Cheng-Hsu, and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu, received a five-member delegation led by Andrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the UK Conservative Party. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Daniel Kuo-Ching Chen also accompanied the delegation.
韓院長誠摯歡迎訪問團到訪，並逐一介紹陪同接待的江副院長及跨黨派委員。韓院長表示，英國國會下議院有650席次，上議院約800席次，合計超過1,450席次，相較之下立法院為一院制國會，擁有113位委員，今日各黨派委員皆踴躍出席與訪團交流，亦盼持續深化臺英關係。
President Han sincerely welcomed the delegation and introduced Vice President Chiang and the cross-party legislators accompanying the reception. President Han noted that the UK Parliament comprises 650 seats in the House of Commons and approximately 800 seats in the House of Lords, totaling over 1450 seats. In comparison, the Legislative Yuan is a unicameral legislature with 113 members. He highlighted the enthusiastic cross-party attendance at this exchange, and expressed his hope for the continued deepening of Taiwan-UK relations.
韓院長指出，英國目前為我國在歐洲第三大貿易夥伴，雙邊貿易總額近80億美元，仍有成長空間，盼與會議員協助強化雙邊經貿交流。韓院長繼稱，過去五百年來英國為全球帶來諸多良性影響，成為日不落國；若無英國參與，世界定然暗淡黑白，世界亦在英國人民參與下五彩繽紛，成就民主。
President Han pointed out that the UK is currently Taiwan’s third-largest trading partner in Europe, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$8 billion, and added that there is substantial room for further growth. He hoped the attending parliamentarians would assist in strengthening bilateral economic and trade exchanges. President Han added that over the past five centuries, the UK has contributed profoundly to global development, earning its reputation as the empire on which the sun never sets. Without British involvement, he said, the world would be dim and colorless. The participation of the British people has made the world vibrant and made democracy possible.
韓院長進一步表示，臺灣土地僅占全球土地萬分之三，人口則占千分之三，雖非日不落國，卻在世界各角落皆可尋得「日不落臺商」；相信訪團透過本次來臺訪問，定能更加瞭解臺商在海內外的實力與努力，並挖掘出臺英經貿潛力。
President Han further noted that Taiwan’s land area accounts for only 0.03% of the world’s total, and its population accounts for 0.3% of the global population. Although Taiwan is not a nation on which the sun never sets, “Taiwanese businesspeople upon whom the sun never sets” can be found in every corner of the world. He expressed confidence that the delegation’s visit would provide deeper insights into the strength and dedication of Taiwanese businesses at home and abroad and would help uncover greater potential for Taiwan-UK cooperation.
影子商貿大臣葛里菲斯下議員感謝韓院長、江副院長及各位委員撥冗接見，繼指出，臺英國會關係穩固緊密，「臺英國會小組」（British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, APPG）運作活躍，顯示英國跨黨派議員均高度重視與臺灣的國會交流，並誠摯邀請立法院委員擇期訪問英國。葛氏另幽默表示，臺灣僅憑一百餘位立委便能完成英國國會一千餘名議員所推動的工作，充分展現臺灣的高生產力。
MP Andrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, thanked President Han, Vice President Chiang, and the attending legislators for their hospitality. He noted that Taiwan-UK parliamentary relations are solid and close, and the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) undergoes a large amount of active operations, which shows that parliamentarians from the UK, regardless of political party, all highly value parliamentary exchanges with Taiwan. He sincerely invited the Legislative Yuan members to visit the UK at a future date. MP Griffith also humorously added that Taiwan accomplishes with just over a hundred legislators what the UK Parliament seeks to do with more than a thousand members, demonstrating Taiwan’s remarkable productivity.
葛里菲斯下議員最後強調，當前國際局勢瞬息萬變，貿易競爭激烈，並伴隨經濟民族主義興起及社會分裂等挑戰，國會議員責任愈加艱鉅，亟需結合商界視角尋求解方，此亦為本團來訪的重要目的。此外，英國將持續透過國會交流與貿易合作，提升民眾生活品質，推動國家持續成長，並堅定守護自由貿易、以規則為基礎的國際秩序，以及珍貴的民主價值。
MP Griffith finished by emphasizing that the international landscape is rapidly changing, with increasing trade competition, and the rise of economic nationalism and social divisions are presenting significant challenges. These circumstances mean that parliamentarians must shoulder a greater responsibility, and must work closely with the business community to identify effective solutions. This is one of the primary purposes of their visit. He noted that the UK will continue to enhance the quality of life for its citizens and promote national growth through parliamentary exchanges and trade cooperation, while firmly upholding free trade, the rules-based international order, and precious democratic values.
雙邊交流時，江副院長表示甫率跨黨派代表團訪問英國，並感謝英國國會的熱忱接待，繼表示過去八年曾擔任「中華民國與英國國會聯誼會」會長，本屆則由張嘉郡委員接任，盼臺英國會持續深化交流合作。江副院長並強調，提升雙邊貿易極具重要性；其早年任教時曾教授國際貿易與國際組織課程，深切體會自由貿易與民主制度的價值，期盼英國持續在國際舞臺引領自由貿易與民主發展，臺灣願與英國攜手推動自由貿易、共同守護國際和平。江副院長進一步呼籲，英國一年前正式加入「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP），盼英方協助推動工作小組審查臺灣申請案，這不僅攸關臺灣，更對全球貿易體系至為關鍵。
Vice President Chiang stated during the discussion that he had recently led a cross-party delegation to the UK and thanked the UK Parliament for its warm reception. He mentioned that he had served as the Chair of the ROC-UK Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association for the past eight years, with legislator Dr. Alice Chang taking over the role in the current term. He expressed his hope for continued deepening of parliamentary exchanges. Vice President Chiang emphasized the critical importance of boosting bilateral trade. Drawing on his experience teaching international trade and international organizations, he highlighted the value of free trade and democratic systems. He expressed his hope that the UK will continue to lead free trade and democratic development on the international stage, with Taiwan willing to work hand-in-hand with the UK to advance these goals and safeguard international peace. Vice President Chiang further called for the UK, which officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) a year ago, to support progress in the working group that reviews Taiwan’s accession application, noting that this is not only critical for Taiwan but also for the global trading system.
「中華民國與英國國會聯誼會」會長張嘉郡委員致詞時表示，該會成員多達80位跨黨派委員，充分反映立法院對英國國會的重視。張委員與訪賓分享過去曾留學英國，將英國視為第二個家鄉，欣見臺英關係成長。張委員另介紹立法院女性委員比例高達42.5%，為亞洲國會之最，亦邀請訪賓未來擇機撥冗訪問其選區農業大縣雲林，瞭解臺灣的智慧農業應用及農業發展情形。
The Chair of the ROC-UK Parliamentary Amity Association, Legislator Dr. Alice Chang, mentioned in her remarks that the association includes over 80 members from different political parties, fully reflecting the Legislative Yuan’s strong commitment to relations with the UK Parliament. She also shared that she had studied in the UK and considers it her second home, so she is happy to see stronger Taiwan-UK relations. Legislator Chang also highlighted that the women hold 42.5 percent of seats in the Legislative Yuan, the highest proportion among Asian parliaments. She invited the guests to visit her constituency in Yunlin, a major agricultural county, to learn about Taiwan’s smart agriculture applications and agricultural development.
陳菁徽委員表示身為婦產科醫師，高度肯定英國在生殖醫學領域享有盛名，為全球第一個成功實施試管嬰兒（IVF）的國家，故臺灣許多醫師經常前往英國交流學習相關領域技術及知識。陳委員繼說明關注醫療資源、能源、環境、勞工等相關議題，指出臺灣同樣面臨能源轉型階段，及醫護過勞低薪困境，盼兩國加強合作，共同解決問題。
KMT Legislator Chen Ching-Hui, an obstetrician gynecologist, expressed her deep admiration for the UK’s achievements in reproductive medicine as the first country in the world to successfully implement in vitro fertilization (IVF). She noted that many Taiwanese physicians regularly visit the UK to exchange expertise in this field. Legislator Chen went on to mention that she focuses on issues related to healthcare resources, energy, the environment and labor. She pointed out that Taiwan is also undergoing an energy transition and continues to face challenges related to overworked and underpaid medical personnel, hoping the two countries can strengthen cooperation to address these shared concerns.
王正旭委員感謝英國於2023年至2025年間，每年皆發表聲明支持臺灣有意義參與世界衛生組織（WHO）及以觀察員身分參與世界衛生大會（WHA）。他強調，臺灣擁有健全之醫療制度，並努力實踐「健康是基本人權」的基本理念，致力推動全球健康公平；臺英兩國各自擁有專長，盼雙方持續加強合作，在面對高齡化、醫護人力不足等挑戰時，共同提升兩國民眾健康福祉。
DPP Legislator Dr. Wang Cheng-Hsu thanked the UK for issuing statements from 2023 to 2025 supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and for endorsing Taiwan’s attendance at the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. He emphasized that Taiwan has a robust healthcare system and upholds the belief that health is a basic human right, and that Taiwan strives to promote global health equity. He expressed his hope that both sides, each with their special expertise in specific sectors, would continue to strengthen cooperation to jointly enhance the health and well-being of the people of both nations when facing challenges like aging populations and medical personnel shortages.
陳昭姿委員說明臺灣民眾黨極為重視臺英雙邊關係，並感謝英國國會持續支持我國際參與及關心台灣安全議題。她指出，兩國各有擅長領域，臺灣擁有半導體與資通訊領域優勢，英國則在金融、教育與創新方面實力雄厚，雙方在自由貿易、淨零轉型、人工智慧以及數位治理等領域，蘊含龐大合作潛力，可進行更多交流與切磋。陳委員最後表示臺灣將持續作為可靠的國際夥伴，願與英國共同面對未來挑戰。
TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu stated that TPP places great importance on Taiwan-UK bilateral relations and thanked the UK Parliament for its continuous support for Taiwan's international participation and concern for Taiwan's security issues. She noted that each country has its areas of expertise, with Taiwan having strong capabilities in semiconductors and information and communication technologies, while the UK excels in finance, education and innovation. She highlighted the enormous potential for cooperation in free trade, net zero transition, artificial intelligence, and digital governance and encouraged further exchanges and collaboration. Legislator Chen concluded by stating that Taiwan will continue to be a reliable international partner, willing to face future challenges together with the UK.
雙方另就雙邊國會交流、創新能源轉型、健康產業發展、自由貿易展望、性別平權推動等議題深入交換意見。會談歷時約1小時，氣氛熱絡坦誠，在雙方互贈禮品後圓滿結束。
Both sides also engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics including bilateral parliamentary exchanges, new energy transition, health industry development, prospects for free trade, and the promotion of gender equality. The meeting lasted approximately one hour, concluding successfully in a warm and candid atmosphere after both sides exchanged gifts.
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（10月1）日上午在江啟臣副院長、「中華民國與英國國會聯誼會」會長張嘉郡委員、國民黨陳菁徽委員、民進黨王正旭委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員等人陪同下，接見「英國保守黨影子商貿大臣葛里菲斯（Andrew Griffith）訪問團」一行5人，外交部甄國清主任秘書等亦隨行陪同。
On the morning of October 1, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣), Chair of the ROC-UK Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association Legislator Dr. Alice Chang, as well as KMT Legislator Chen Ching-Hui, DPP Legislator Dr. Wang Cheng-Hsu, and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu, received a five-member delegation led by Andrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the UK Conservative Party. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Daniel Kuo-Ching Chen also accompanied the delegation.
韓院長誠摯歡迎訪問團到訪，並逐一介紹陪同接待的江副院長及跨黨派委員。韓院長表示，英國國會下議院有650席次，上議院約800席次，合計超過1,450席次，相較之下立法院為一院制國會，擁有113位委員，今日各黨派委員皆踴躍出席與訪團交流，亦盼持續深化臺英關係。
President Han sincerely welcomed the delegation and introduced Vice President Chiang and the cross-party legislators accompanying the reception. President Han noted that the UK Parliament comprises 650 seats in the House of Commons and approximately 800 seats in the House of Lords, totaling over 1450 seats. In comparison, the Legislative Yuan is a unicameral legislature with 113 members. He highlighted the enthusiastic cross-party attendance at this exchange, and expressed his hope for the continued deepening of Taiwan-UK relations.
韓院長指出，英國目前為我國在歐洲第三大貿易夥伴，雙邊貿易總額近80億美元，仍有成長空間，盼與會議員協助強化雙邊經貿交流。韓院長繼稱，過去五百年來英國為全球帶來諸多良性影響，成為日不落國；若無英國參與，世界定然暗淡黑白，世界亦在英國人民參與下五彩繽紛，成就民主。
President Han pointed out that the UK is currently Taiwan’s third-largest trading partner in Europe, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$8 billion, and added that there is substantial room for further growth. He hoped the attending parliamentarians would assist in strengthening bilateral economic and trade exchanges. President Han added that over the past five centuries, the UK has contributed profoundly to global development, earning its reputation as the empire on which the sun never sets. Without British involvement, he said, the world would be dim and colorless. The participation of the British people has made the world vibrant and made democracy possible.
韓院長進一步表示，臺灣土地僅占全球土地萬分之三，人口則占千分之三，雖非日不落國，卻在世界各角落皆可尋得「日不落臺商」；相信訪團透過本次來臺訪問，定能更加瞭解臺商在海內外的實力與努力，並挖掘出臺英經貿潛力。
President Han further noted that Taiwan’s land area accounts for only 0.03% of the world’s total, and its population accounts for 0.3% of the global population. Although Taiwan is not a nation on which the sun never sets, “Taiwanese businesspeople upon whom the sun never sets” can be found in every corner of the world. He expressed confidence that the delegation’s visit would provide deeper insights into the strength and dedication of Taiwanese businesses at home and abroad and would help uncover greater potential for Taiwan-UK cooperation.
影子商貿大臣葛里菲斯下議員感謝韓院長、江副院長及各位委員撥冗接見，繼指出，臺英國會關係穩固緊密，「臺英國會小組」（British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, APPG）運作活躍，顯示英國跨黨派議員均高度重視與臺灣的國會交流，並誠摯邀請立法院委員擇期訪問英國。葛氏另幽默表示，臺灣僅憑一百餘位立委便能完成英國國會一千餘名議員所推動的工作，充分展現臺灣的高生產力。
MP Andrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, thanked President Han, Vice President Chiang, and the attending legislators for their hospitality. He noted that Taiwan-UK parliamentary relations are solid and close, and the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) undergoes a large amount of active operations, which shows that parliamentarians from the UK, regardless of political party, all highly value parliamentary exchanges with Taiwan. He sincerely invited the Legislative Yuan members to visit the UK at a future date. MP Griffith also humorously added that Taiwan accomplishes with just over a hundred legislators what the UK Parliament seeks to do with more than a thousand members, demonstrating Taiwan’s remarkable productivity.
葛里菲斯下議員最後強調，當前國際局勢瞬息萬變，貿易競爭激烈，並伴隨經濟民族主義興起及社會分裂等挑戰，國會議員責任愈加艱鉅，亟需結合商界視角尋求解方，此亦為本團來訪的重要目的。此外，英國將持續透過國會交流與貿易合作，提升民眾生活品質，推動國家持續成長，並堅定守護自由貿易、以規則為基礎的國際秩序，以及珍貴的民主價值。
MP Griffith finished by emphasizing that the international landscape is rapidly changing, with increasing trade competition, and the rise of economic nationalism and social divisions are presenting significant challenges. These circumstances mean that parliamentarians must shoulder a greater responsibility, and must work closely with the business community to identify effective solutions. This is one of the primary purposes of their visit. He noted that the UK will continue to enhance the quality of life for its citizens and promote national growth through parliamentary exchanges and trade cooperation, while firmly upholding free trade, the rules-based international order, and precious democratic values.
雙邊交流時，江副院長表示甫率跨黨派代表團訪問英國，並感謝英國國會的熱忱接待，繼表示過去八年曾擔任「中華民國與英國國會聯誼會」會長，本屆則由張嘉郡委員接任，盼臺英國會持續深化交流合作。江副院長並強調，提升雙邊貿易極具重要性；其早年任教時曾教授國際貿易與國際組織課程，深切體會自由貿易與民主制度的價值，期盼英國持續在國際舞臺引領自由貿易與民主發展，臺灣願與英國攜手推動自由貿易、共同守護國際和平。江副院長進一步呼籲，英國一年前正式加入「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP），盼英方協助推動工作小組審查臺灣申請案，這不僅攸關臺灣，更對全球貿易體系至為關鍵。
Vice President Chiang stated during the discussion that he had recently led a cross-party delegation to the UK and thanked the UK Parliament for its warm reception. He mentioned that he had served as the Chair of the ROC-UK Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association for the past eight years, with legislator Dr. Alice Chang taking over the role in the current term. He expressed his hope for continued deepening of parliamentary exchanges. Vice President Chiang emphasized the critical importance of boosting bilateral trade. Drawing on his experience teaching international trade and international organizations, he highlighted the value of free trade and democratic systems. He expressed his hope that the UK will continue to lead free trade and democratic development on the international stage, with Taiwan willing to work hand-in-hand with the UK to advance these goals and safeguard international peace. Vice President Chiang further called for the UK, which officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) a year ago, to support progress in the working group that reviews Taiwan’s accession application, noting that this is not only critical for Taiwan but also for the global trading system.
「中華民國與英國國會聯誼會」會長張嘉郡委員致詞時表示，該會成員多達80位跨黨派委員，充分反映立法院對英國國會的重視。張委員與訪賓分享過去曾留學英國，將英國視為第二個家鄉，欣見臺英關係成長。張委員另介紹立法院女性委員比例高達42.5%，為亞洲國會之最，亦邀請訪賓未來擇機撥冗訪問其選區農業大縣雲林，瞭解臺灣的智慧農業應用及農業發展情形。
The Chair of the ROC-UK Parliamentary Amity Association, Legislator Dr. Alice Chang, mentioned in her remarks that the association includes over 80 members from different political parties, fully reflecting the Legislative Yuan’s strong commitment to relations with the UK Parliament. She also shared that she had studied in the UK and considers it her second home, so she is happy to see stronger Taiwan-UK relations. Legislator Chang also highlighted that the women hold 42.5 percent of seats in the Legislative Yuan, the highest proportion among Asian parliaments. She invited the guests to visit her constituency in Yunlin, a major agricultural county, to learn about Taiwan’s smart agriculture applications and agricultural development.
陳菁徽委員表示身為婦產科醫師，高度肯定英國在生殖醫學領域享有盛名，為全球第一個成功實施試管嬰兒（IVF）的國家，故臺灣許多醫師經常前往英國交流學習相關領域技術及知識。陳委員繼說明關注醫療資源、能源、環境、勞工等相關議題，指出臺灣同樣面臨能源轉型階段，及醫護過勞低薪困境，盼兩國加強合作，共同解決問題。
KMT Legislator Chen Ching-Hui, an obstetrician gynecologist, expressed her deep admiration for the UK’s achievements in reproductive medicine as the first country in the world to successfully implement in vitro fertilization (IVF). She noted that many Taiwanese physicians regularly visit the UK to exchange expertise in this field. Legislator Chen went on to mention that she focuses on issues related to healthcare resources, energy, the environment and labor. She pointed out that Taiwan is also undergoing an energy transition and continues to face challenges related to overworked and underpaid medical personnel, hoping the two countries can strengthen cooperation to address these shared concerns.
王正旭委員感謝英國於2023年至2025年間，每年皆發表聲明支持臺灣有意義參與世界衛生組織（WHO）及以觀察員身分參與世界衛生大會（WHA）。他強調，臺灣擁有健全之醫療制度，並努力實踐「健康是基本人權」的基本理念，致力推動全球健康公平；臺英兩國各自擁有專長，盼雙方持續加強合作，在面對高齡化、醫護人力不足等挑戰時，共同提升兩國民眾健康福祉。
DPP Legislator Dr. Wang Cheng-Hsu thanked the UK for issuing statements from 2023 to 2025 supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and for endorsing Taiwan’s attendance at the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. He emphasized that Taiwan has a robust healthcare system and upholds the belief that health is a basic human right, and that Taiwan strives to promote global health equity. He expressed his hope that both sides, each with their special expertise in specific sectors, would continue to strengthen cooperation to jointly enhance the health and well-being of the people of both nations when facing challenges like aging populations and medical personnel shortages.
陳昭姿委員說明臺灣民眾黨極為重視臺英雙邊關係，並感謝英國國會持續支持我國際參與及關心台灣安全議題。她指出，兩國各有擅長領域，臺灣擁有半導體與資通訊領域優勢，英國則在金融、教育與創新方面實力雄厚，雙方在自由貿易、淨零轉型、人工智慧以及數位治理等領域，蘊含龐大合作潛力，可進行更多交流與切磋。陳委員最後表示臺灣將持續作為可靠的國際夥伴，願與英國共同面對未來挑戰。
TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu stated that TPP places great importance on Taiwan-UK bilateral relations and thanked the UK Parliament for its continuous support for Taiwan's international participation and concern for Taiwan's security issues. She noted that each country has its areas of expertise, with Taiwan having strong capabilities in semiconductors and information and communication technologies, while the UK excels in finance, education and innovation. She highlighted the enormous potential for cooperation in free trade, net zero transition, artificial intelligence, and digital governance and encouraged further exchanges and collaboration. Legislator Chen concluded by stating that Taiwan will continue to be a reliable international partner, willing to face future challenges together with the UK.
雙方另就雙邊國會交流、創新能源轉型、健康產業發展、自由貿易展望、性別平權推動等議題深入交換意見。會談歷時約1小時，氣氛熱絡坦誠，在雙方互贈禮品後圓滿結束。
Both sides also engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics including bilateral parliamentary exchanges, new energy transition, health industry development, prospects for free trade, and the promotion of gender equality. The meeting lasted approximately one hour, concluding successfully in a warm and candid atmosphere after both sides exchanged gifts.