立法院張裕榮副秘書長接見「美國中大西洋州議會領袖訪問團」(Deputy Secretary General Chang Yu-Jung of the Legislative Yuan receives delegation of U.S. Mid-Atlantic state legislative leaders)
立法院張裕榮副秘書長於本（10月21）日上午接見「美國中大西洋州議會領袖訪問團」一行。
On the morning of October 21, Deputy Secretary General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung (張裕榮) of the Legislative Yuan received a delegation of U.S. Mid-Atlantic state legislative leaders.
張裕榮副秘書長首先代表中華民國立法院及韓國瑜院長向來自美國馬里蘭州、維吉尼亞州、德拉瓦州、西維吉尼亞州四州的議會領袖表達熱忱歡迎，並表示韓國瑜院長相當重視訪團造訪，但因須主持院會無法親自接待，特此代為致意。張副秘書長指出，中大西洋州議會領袖長期致力於推動各州的立法與公共服務，是美國民主體制的重要支柱，很感謝各州議會領袖長期以來對臺灣的友誼與支持，期盼藉由今天的交流，增進彼此理解、深化合作，讓臺美關係從州政府到聯邦層級，全面擴大與深化。
Deputy Secretary General Chang first extended a warm welcome, on behalf of the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), to the visiting legislative leaders from the four U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia. He noted that President Han attaches great importance to the delegation’s visit but was unable to receive the delegation in person due to his obligation to preside over a plenary sitting of the Legislative Yuan, and therefore asked him to convey his greetings. Deputy Secretary General Chang pointed out that Mid-Atlantic state legislative leaders have long been committed to advancing legislation and public service in their respective states and serve as vital pillars of the U.S. democratic system. He expressed sincere appreciation for their longstanding friendship with and support for Taiwan, and voiced his hope that through today’s exchange, mutual understanding would be enhanced and cooperation further deepened, enabling Taiwan–U.S. relations to expand and strengthen comprehensively from the state level to the federal level.
張副秘書長強調，近年來臺灣與美國中大西洋各州的交流與合作日趨緊密。臺灣與馬里蘭州在教育與文化交流上成果豐碩，臺灣教育部在2024年與馬里蘭州簽署教育合作備忘錄，持續推動雙邊中小學交流及華語師資派遣。臺灣師範大學亦與馬里蘭大學簽署「臺灣優華語計畫」合作協議，共同推廣華語教學與文化交流；維吉尼亞州為美東科技與航太重鎮，州內擁有美國國防、能源及數位產業聚落，與臺灣在半導體、資通訊與智慧製造等領域高度互補，具深化產業鏈合作潛力；德拉瓦州長期重視企業法制與生技創新，未來可與臺灣生技產業共創新局；西維吉尼亞州則積極拓展對臺經貿關係，並表示願在航太、汽車、能源與農業等領域深化往來。
Deputy Secretary General Chang emphasized that exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and the Mid-Atlantic states of the U.S. have grown increasingly close in recent years. Taiwan and Maryland have achieved fruitful results in educational and cultural exchanges. In 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on educational cooperation with the state of Maryland, continuing to promote bilateral exchanges between primary and secondary schools as well as the dispatch of Mandarin language teachers. National Taiwan Normal University has also signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Maryland under the Taiwan Huayu BEST Program to jointly promote Mandarin language education and cultural exchanges. Virginia, a major technology and aerospace hub on the U.S. East Coast, is home to clusters of defense, energy, and digital industries, and is highly complementary to Taiwan in areas such as semiconductors, information and communications technology, and smart manufacturing, offering strong potential for deeper industrial supply chain cooperation. Delaware has long placed emphasis on corporate law and biotechnology innovation, presenting opportunities for Taiwan and Delaware to jointly create new prospects in the biotechnology sector. West Virginia, meanwhile, has been actively expanding its economic and trade relations with Taiwan and has expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation in areas including aerospace, automotive manufacturing, energy, and agriculture.
張副秘書長進一步指出，很高興看到馬里蘭州、維吉尼亞州及西維吉尼亞州三州都已經在臺灣設立辦事處，積極推動雙邊合作，鼓勵德拉瓦州可考慮來臺設處，相信對雙邊實質關係的提升一定大有幫助。張副秘書長最後鼓勵訪問團能造訪臺灣其他地方，親身體驗臺灣人民的誠摯與熱情，感受臺灣的民主活力與社會韌性，並留下深刻美好的回憶。
Deputy Secretary General Chang further noted that he was pleased to see that Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia have all established offices in Taiwan to actively promote bilateral cooperation. He encouraged Delaware to consider setting up a representative office in Taiwan as well, expressing confidence that such a move would greatly contribute to strengthening substantive bilateral relations. In closing, he encouraged the delegation to visit other parts of Taiwan to experience firsthand the sincerity and warmth of the Taiwanese people, to witness Taiwan’s democratic vitality and social resilience, and to leave with lasting and positive memories.
訪團團長德拉瓦州眾議長麥娜布朗（Melissa Minor-Brown）代表中大西洋四州議員致詞時，感謝張副秘書長的熱情接待。她表示，訪團十分重視臺美友誼，期盼藉此次交流建立更堅實的夥伴關係，讓雙方未來能在創新、教育、貿易、科技及文化等領域擴大合作，並祝願臺美友誼長存。
Speaking on behalf of the legislators from the four Mid-Atlantic states, delegation head and Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives Melissa Minor-Brown expressed her gratitude to Deputy Secretary General Chang for the warm reception. She stated that the delegation places great importance on Taiwan–U.S. friendship and hopes that this visit will help build an even stronger partnership, enabling both sides to expand cooperation in areas such as innovation, education, trade, technology, and culture. She concluded by wishing for enduring friendship between Taiwan and the U.S.
雙方隨後就我立法院合作與協商機制、立委組成與選舉事務、國會助理制度、會期法案重點及鼓勵青年參政等議題廣泛交換意見。會談歷時約1小時，氣氛熱絡友好，最後雙方互贈紀念品，並安排訪團赴議場觀摩院會進行，圓滿結束此次交流。
The two sides subsequently engaged in extensive discussions on a wide range of topics including the Legislative Yuan’s mechanisms for cooperation and negotiation, the composition of legislators and electoral affairs, the parliamentary assistant system, legislative priorities for the current session, and measures to encourage youth participation in politics. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and was conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts, followed by arrangements for the delegation to observe a plenary sitting in the Legislative Yuan chamber, bringing the exchange to a successful close.
On the morning of October 21, Deputy Secretary General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung (張裕榮) of the Legislative Yuan received a delegation of U.S. Mid-Atlantic state legislative leaders.
張裕榮副秘書長首先代表中華民國立法院及韓國瑜院長向來自美國馬里蘭州、維吉尼亞州、德拉瓦州、西維吉尼亞州四州的議會領袖表達熱忱歡迎，並表示韓國瑜院長相當重視訪團造訪，但因須主持院會無法親自接待，特此代為致意。張副秘書長指出，中大西洋州議會領袖長期致力於推動各州的立法與公共服務，是美國民主體制的重要支柱，很感謝各州議會領袖長期以來對臺灣的友誼與支持，期盼藉由今天的交流，增進彼此理解、深化合作，讓臺美關係從州政府到聯邦層級，全面擴大與深化。
Deputy Secretary General Chang first extended a warm welcome, on behalf of the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), to the visiting legislative leaders from the four U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia. He noted that President Han attaches great importance to the delegation’s visit but was unable to receive the delegation in person due to his obligation to preside over a plenary sitting of the Legislative Yuan, and therefore asked him to convey his greetings. Deputy Secretary General Chang pointed out that Mid-Atlantic state legislative leaders have long been committed to advancing legislation and public service in their respective states and serve as vital pillars of the U.S. democratic system. He expressed sincere appreciation for their longstanding friendship with and support for Taiwan, and voiced his hope that through today’s exchange, mutual understanding would be enhanced and cooperation further deepened, enabling Taiwan–U.S. relations to expand and strengthen comprehensively from the state level to the federal level.
張副秘書長強調，近年來臺灣與美國中大西洋各州的交流與合作日趨緊密。臺灣與馬里蘭州在教育與文化交流上成果豐碩，臺灣教育部在2024年與馬里蘭州簽署教育合作備忘錄，持續推動雙邊中小學交流及華語師資派遣。臺灣師範大學亦與馬里蘭大學簽署「臺灣優華語計畫」合作協議，共同推廣華語教學與文化交流；維吉尼亞州為美東科技與航太重鎮，州內擁有美國國防、能源及數位產業聚落，與臺灣在半導體、資通訊與智慧製造等領域高度互補，具深化產業鏈合作潛力；德拉瓦州長期重視企業法制與生技創新，未來可與臺灣生技產業共創新局；西維吉尼亞州則積極拓展對臺經貿關係，並表示願在航太、汽車、能源與農業等領域深化往來。
Deputy Secretary General Chang emphasized that exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and the Mid-Atlantic states of the U.S. have grown increasingly close in recent years. Taiwan and Maryland have achieved fruitful results in educational and cultural exchanges. In 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on educational cooperation with the state of Maryland, continuing to promote bilateral exchanges between primary and secondary schools as well as the dispatch of Mandarin language teachers. National Taiwan Normal University has also signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Maryland under the Taiwan Huayu BEST Program to jointly promote Mandarin language education and cultural exchanges. Virginia, a major technology and aerospace hub on the U.S. East Coast, is home to clusters of defense, energy, and digital industries, and is highly complementary to Taiwan in areas such as semiconductors, information and communications technology, and smart manufacturing, offering strong potential for deeper industrial supply chain cooperation. Delaware has long placed emphasis on corporate law and biotechnology innovation, presenting opportunities for Taiwan and Delaware to jointly create new prospects in the biotechnology sector. West Virginia, meanwhile, has been actively expanding its economic and trade relations with Taiwan and has expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation in areas including aerospace, automotive manufacturing, energy, and agriculture.
張副秘書長進一步指出，很高興看到馬里蘭州、維吉尼亞州及西維吉尼亞州三州都已經在臺灣設立辦事處，積極推動雙邊合作，鼓勵德拉瓦州可考慮來臺設處，相信對雙邊實質關係的提升一定大有幫助。張副秘書長最後鼓勵訪問團能造訪臺灣其他地方，親身體驗臺灣人民的誠摯與熱情，感受臺灣的民主活力與社會韌性，並留下深刻美好的回憶。
Deputy Secretary General Chang further noted that he was pleased to see that Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia have all established offices in Taiwan to actively promote bilateral cooperation. He encouraged Delaware to consider setting up a representative office in Taiwan as well, expressing confidence that such a move would greatly contribute to strengthening substantive bilateral relations. In closing, he encouraged the delegation to visit other parts of Taiwan to experience firsthand the sincerity and warmth of the Taiwanese people, to witness Taiwan’s democratic vitality and social resilience, and to leave with lasting and positive memories.
訪團團長德拉瓦州眾議長麥娜布朗（Melissa Minor-Brown）代表中大西洋四州議員致詞時，感謝張副秘書長的熱情接待。她表示，訪團十分重視臺美友誼，期盼藉此次交流建立更堅實的夥伴關係，讓雙方未來能在創新、教育、貿易、科技及文化等領域擴大合作，並祝願臺美友誼長存。
Speaking on behalf of the legislators from the four Mid-Atlantic states, delegation head and Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives Melissa Minor-Brown expressed her gratitude to Deputy Secretary General Chang for the warm reception. She stated that the delegation places great importance on Taiwan–U.S. friendship and hopes that this visit will help build an even stronger partnership, enabling both sides to expand cooperation in areas such as innovation, education, trade, technology, and culture. She concluded by wishing for enduring friendship between Taiwan and the U.S.
雙方隨後就我立法院合作與協商機制、立委組成與選舉事務、國會助理制度、會期法案重點及鼓勵青年參政等議題廣泛交換意見。會談歷時約1小時，氣氛熱絡友好，最後雙方互贈紀念品，並安排訪團赴議場觀摩院會進行，圓滿結束此次交流。
The two sides subsequently engaged in extensive discussions on a wide range of topics including the Legislative Yuan’s mechanisms for cooperation and negotiation, the composition of legislators and electoral affairs, the parliamentary assistant system, legislative priorities for the current session, and measures to encourage youth participation in politics. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and was conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts, followed by arrangements for the delegation to observe a plenary sitting in the Legislative Yuan chamber, bringing the exchange to a successful close.