立法院張裕榮副秘書長接見「美國中西部州議會領袖」訪團一行(Deputy Secretary General Chang Yu-Jung of the Legislative Yuan receives delegation of state legislative leaders from the Midwestern United States)
立法院張裕榮副秘書長於本（10月29）日上午接見「美國中西部州議會領袖」訪團一行10人。
On the morning of October 29, Deputy Secretary General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung (張裕榮) of the Legislative Yuan received a ten-member delegation of state legislative leaders from the Midwestern United States.
張副秘書長首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長，歡迎美國中西部州議會領袖訪臺，強調訪團成員長期致力推動立法與公共服務，是美國民主制度的重要支柱，並特別提及韓院長因公未克出席，特別代為轉達誠摯問候與歡迎。
Deputy Secretary General Chang opened the meeting by welcoming the U.S. Midwestern state legislative leaders to Taiwan on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). He emphasized that the delegation members have long been committed to legislation and public service, serving as vital pillars of the U.S. democratic system. He specifically mentioned that President Han was unable to attend due to official duties and conveyed President Han’s sincere greetings and welcome.
張副秘書長進一步指出，美國中西部地區幅員遼闊、資源豐富，在航太、農業、能源與製造業等領域具備雄厚實力，與臺灣經濟結構形成高度互補。他舉例說明，科羅拉多州積極結合我國半導體優勢，促進航太產業升級；堪薩斯州在2024年成為我國農產品第三大進口來源；密蘇里州為我國環球晶圓與美商格羅方德之合作重鎮，有助強化雙方供應鏈韌性；北達科他州不僅是美國原油與糧食要地，亦是微軟第二大園區所在地，顯示各州充分展現中西部地區強勁的發展潛能。
Deputy Secretary General Chang furthered noted that the U.S. Midwestern region, with its vast territory and abundant resources, has substantial strength in the aerospace, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors, which are highly complementary to Taiwan’s economic structure. He elaborated with several examples: Colorado is proactively leveraging Taiwan’s strengths in the semiconductor industry to upgrade its aerospace industry; Kansas became Taiwan’s third-largest source of agricultural imports in 2024; Missouri is a key hub for collaboration between the Taiwanese company GlobalWafers and the U.S. company GlobalFoundries, which is conducive to enhancing the resilience of bilateral supply chains; and North Dakota is not only a critical producer of U.S. crude oil and grain but also home to Microsoft’s second-largest facility. These examples, he said, demonstrate the Midwestern region’s strong development potential.
張副秘書長繼謂，本（第11）屆立法院於2024年2月開議後即成立「臺美國會議員聯誼會」，由江啟臣副院長擔任榮譽會長，並由國民黨及民進黨各推派一位資深委員擔任共同會長，迄今已有72位立委加入，成為推動國會外交的重要跨黨派平臺，展現朝野支持深化臺美關係的高度共識。張副秘書長也指出，除聯邦層級交流外，立法院亦積極促進與美國各州合作，迄已有23州及關島在臺設有辦事處，其中亦包含密蘇里州，張副秘書長期許未來能有更多中西部州來臺設置據點，讓臺美關係由中央延伸至地方，全面深化、共榮發展。最後，張副秘書長鼓勵訪團成員多走訪夜市與各地景點，體驗臺灣多元的風土民情與溫暖人情，留下美好回憶。
Additionally, Deputy Secretary General Chang stated that the Legislative Yuan USA Caucus was established following the commencement of the 11th Legislative Yuan in February 2024, with Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) serving as honorary president and one senior legislator from each of the Kuomintang (KMT) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) serving as co-chairs. To date, 72 legislators have joined, making it a significant cross-partisan platform for advancing parliamentary diplomacy, demonstrating the broad cross-party consensus within the Legislative Yuan to deepen Taiwan-US relations. Deputy Secretary General Chang also noted that, in addition to exchanges at the federal level, the Legislative Yuan has proactively facilitated collaboration with individual U.S. states. To date, he said, 23 states and Guam have established offices in Taiwan, including Missouri. He expressed the hope that more Midwestern states will set up offices in Taiwan to extend Taiwan-US relations from the central to the local level, thereby deepening diverse bilateral ties and promoting shared prosperity. Finally, Deputy Secretary General Chang encouraged the delegation members to visit night markets and various tourist attractions to experience Taiwan’s multi-faceted culture and warm hospitality, hoping that they would take home wonderful memories.
「美國中西部州議會領袖」訪問團團長、科羅拉多州參議院珍娜（Dafna Michaelson Jenet）代議長首先感謝張副秘書長的熱情接待，並表示本次訪團成員來自美國不同州，也代表各自的選區，十分高興能夠前來與立法院進行友好交流。珍娜代議長接續表示，此次訪臺期間與我各部會就貿易、教育及醫療等多項議題進行深入交流，收穫豐富，也認為持續深化臺美合作至為重要。珍娜代議長另分享，此行也深刻感受到臺灣人民的熱情與友善，期待能多瞭解臺灣、體驗在地文化，並透過多元交流，更全面地認識並欣賞這美麗的國家。
Head of the U.S. Midwestern state legislative delegation and President Pro Tempore of the Colorado Senate, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, first expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality of Deputy Secretary General Chang. She noted that the delegation members came from different states and represented their respective constituencies, expressing great pleasure in engaging in friendly exchanges with the Legislative Yuan. President Pro Tempore Jenet further stated that during the visit in Taiwan, the delegation had in-depth and fruitful discussions with Taiwanese government agencies on trade, education, and healthcare. She believed that continued advancement of Taiwan-US collaboration is essential. President Pro Tempore Jenet also mentioned that Taiwanese people’s warmth and friendliness had left a deep impression on the delegation, who looked forward to learning more about Taiwan and experiencing its local culture. Through diverse forms of interactions, she said, the delegation hoped to gain a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation of this beautiful country.
隨後，張副秘書長與訪團成員就經貿合作、社會安全、氣候變遷、AI運用、能源等議題廣泛交換意見，氣氛友好融洽。此次會晤歷約40分鐘，在互贈紀念品與合影留念後圓滿結束。
Subsequently, Deputy Secretary General Chang and the delegation members engaged in extensive discussions on topics including economic and trade cooperation, social security, climate change, AI applications, and energy in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes and concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo.
On the morning of October 29, Deputy Secretary General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung (張裕榮) of the Legislative Yuan received a ten-member delegation of state legislative leaders from the Midwestern United States.
張副秘書長首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長，歡迎美國中西部州議會領袖訪臺，強調訪團成員長期致力推動立法與公共服務，是美國民主制度的重要支柱，並特別提及韓院長因公未克出席，特別代為轉達誠摯問候與歡迎。
Deputy Secretary General Chang opened the meeting by welcoming the U.S. Midwestern state legislative leaders to Taiwan on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). He emphasized that the delegation members have long been committed to legislation and public service, serving as vital pillars of the U.S. democratic system. He specifically mentioned that President Han was unable to attend due to official duties and conveyed President Han’s sincere greetings and welcome.
張副秘書長進一步指出，美國中西部地區幅員遼闊、資源豐富，在航太、農業、能源與製造業等領域具備雄厚實力，與臺灣經濟結構形成高度互補。他舉例說明，科羅拉多州積極結合我國半導體優勢，促進航太產業升級；堪薩斯州在2024年成為我國農產品第三大進口來源；密蘇里州為我國環球晶圓與美商格羅方德之合作重鎮，有助強化雙方供應鏈韌性；北達科他州不僅是美國原油與糧食要地，亦是微軟第二大園區所在地，顯示各州充分展現中西部地區強勁的發展潛能。
Deputy Secretary General Chang furthered noted that the U.S. Midwestern region, with its vast territory and abundant resources, has substantial strength in the aerospace, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors, which are highly complementary to Taiwan’s economic structure. He elaborated with several examples: Colorado is proactively leveraging Taiwan’s strengths in the semiconductor industry to upgrade its aerospace industry; Kansas became Taiwan’s third-largest source of agricultural imports in 2024; Missouri is a key hub for collaboration between the Taiwanese company GlobalWafers and the U.S. company GlobalFoundries, which is conducive to enhancing the resilience of bilateral supply chains; and North Dakota is not only a critical producer of U.S. crude oil and grain but also home to Microsoft’s second-largest facility. These examples, he said, demonstrate the Midwestern region’s strong development potential.
張副秘書長繼謂，本（第11）屆立法院於2024年2月開議後即成立「臺美國會議員聯誼會」，由江啟臣副院長擔任榮譽會長，並由國民黨及民進黨各推派一位資深委員擔任共同會長，迄今已有72位立委加入，成為推動國會外交的重要跨黨派平臺，展現朝野支持深化臺美關係的高度共識。張副秘書長也指出，除聯邦層級交流外，立法院亦積極促進與美國各州合作，迄已有23州及關島在臺設有辦事處，其中亦包含密蘇里州，張副秘書長期許未來能有更多中西部州來臺設置據點，讓臺美關係由中央延伸至地方，全面深化、共榮發展。最後，張副秘書長鼓勵訪團成員多走訪夜市與各地景點，體驗臺灣多元的風土民情與溫暖人情，留下美好回憶。
Additionally, Deputy Secretary General Chang stated that the Legislative Yuan USA Caucus was established following the commencement of the 11th Legislative Yuan in February 2024, with Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) serving as honorary president and one senior legislator from each of the Kuomintang (KMT) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) serving as co-chairs. To date, 72 legislators have joined, making it a significant cross-partisan platform for advancing parliamentary diplomacy, demonstrating the broad cross-party consensus within the Legislative Yuan to deepen Taiwan-US relations. Deputy Secretary General Chang also noted that, in addition to exchanges at the federal level, the Legislative Yuan has proactively facilitated collaboration with individual U.S. states. To date, he said, 23 states and Guam have established offices in Taiwan, including Missouri. He expressed the hope that more Midwestern states will set up offices in Taiwan to extend Taiwan-US relations from the central to the local level, thereby deepening diverse bilateral ties and promoting shared prosperity. Finally, Deputy Secretary General Chang encouraged the delegation members to visit night markets and various tourist attractions to experience Taiwan’s multi-faceted culture and warm hospitality, hoping that they would take home wonderful memories.
「美國中西部州議會領袖」訪問團團長、科羅拉多州參議院珍娜（Dafna Michaelson Jenet）代議長首先感謝張副秘書長的熱情接待，並表示本次訪團成員來自美國不同州，也代表各自的選區，十分高興能夠前來與立法院進行友好交流。珍娜代議長接續表示，此次訪臺期間與我各部會就貿易、教育及醫療等多項議題進行深入交流，收穫豐富，也認為持續深化臺美合作至為重要。珍娜代議長另分享，此行也深刻感受到臺灣人民的熱情與友善，期待能多瞭解臺灣、體驗在地文化，並透過多元交流，更全面地認識並欣賞這美麗的國家。
Head of the U.S. Midwestern state legislative delegation and President Pro Tempore of the Colorado Senate, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, first expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality of Deputy Secretary General Chang. She noted that the delegation members came from different states and represented their respective constituencies, expressing great pleasure in engaging in friendly exchanges with the Legislative Yuan. President Pro Tempore Jenet further stated that during the visit in Taiwan, the delegation had in-depth and fruitful discussions with Taiwanese government agencies on trade, education, and healthcare. She believed that continued advancement of Taiwan-US collaboration is essential. President Pro Tempore Jenet also mentioned that Taiwanese people’s warmth and friendliness had left a deep impression on the delegation, who looked forward to learning more about Taiwan and experiencing its local culture. Through diverse forms of interactions, she said, the delegation hoped to gain a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation of this beautiful country.
隨後，張副秘書長與訪團成員就經貿合作、社會安全、氣候變遷、AI運用、能源等議題廣泛交換意見，氣氛友好融洽。此次會晤歷約40分鐘，在互贈紀念品與合影留念後圓滿結束。
Subsequently, Deputy Secretary General Chang and the delegation members engaged in extensive discussions on topics including economic and trade cooperation, social security, climate change, AI applications, and energy in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes and concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo.