立法院副院長江啟臣赴美國及巴拉圭訪問第二天出席北美洲臺灣商會聯合總會活動 江啟臣：支持臺商是立院跨黨派最大共識( Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang attends Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America event in second day of visit to U.S. and Paraguay; Vice President Chiang: Supporting Taiwanese businesses is the most significant cross-party consensus in Legislative Yuan)(
Leading a cross-party delegation, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) commenced the second-day itinerary of the visit to the U.S. and Paraguay today (Nov 17). Accompanied by Consul General Dennis Yen-Feng Lei of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, Vice President Chiang attended the opening ceremony of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA) Board of Directors Meeting. Hosted by President Eugenia Henry, the guests included Hsu Chia-Ching, Minister of Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), Dan Sullivan, U.S. Republican Senator of Alaska, and Michigan State Senators. The ceremony was formally initiated with the playing of national anthems of the Republic of China (R.O.C.), Canada, and the U.S.
江副院長致詞時表示榮幸能出席開幕式，今天身兼兩個身分，第一是代表立法院韓國瑜院長、第二是身為「中華民國立法院世界臺商之友會」會長，向臺商致上最高敬意與謝意。江副院長肯定商會自1988年成立以來，凝聚36個地方商會、逾3,500家會員企業，創造無數就業機會，更吸引美加地區政府的關注，為在地製造商業動能。他特別讚揚臺商展現「人飢己飢、人溺己溺」的人道精神，充分發揮「Taiwan Can Help」精神，讓世界看見臺灣的溫暖與善良。
In his speech, Vice President Chiang expressed that he was honored to attend the opening ceremony. Speaking on behalf of Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) as well as in his role as the President of the Legislative Yuan’s Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen, he paid the highest respect and gratitude to Taiwanese businesses. He acknowledged the TCCNA’s contribution in bringing together 36 local business associations and over 3,500 member enterprises, and creating numerous job opportunities since its establishment in 1988. Furthermore, its concerted efforts have managed to garner the attention of local governments in the U.S. and Canada, and have created more business momentum in these regions. He commended the humanistic spirit of empathizing with the hunger and survival of others embodied by Taiwanese businesses. Such compassion exemplifies the attitude of “Taiwan Can Help,” benevolence quintessentially Taiwanese that warms the hearts of many in the world.
江副院長指出，臺商在世界扮演重要角色，爲連結世界的重要橋樑，特別是在經貿領域中，臺美在今年1月至9月的雙邊貿易總額高達1,660億美元，大幅超越去年全年1,580億美元，顯見臺商在雙邊經貿關係的卓越貢獻。
Vice President Chiang further mentioned the important roles played by Taiwanese businesses in connecting communities, especially in the economic and trade sector. For the first nine months this year, Taiwan-U.S. trade amounted to as much as US$166 billion, significantly surpassing that of the last full year of US$158 billion. Such successes in bilateral economic and trade relations are evidently attributable to contributions made by Taiwanese businesses.
江副院長提及在川普政府提倡「美國優先、美國製造」的政策推動下，多家臺商如台積電、緯創、廣達、日月光等企業加碼投資美國，特別是堤維西也在底特律建廠，突顯臺灣廠商在供應鏈中的關鍵角色。
Vice President Chiang also pointed out that under the “America First and Made in America” policy initiated by the Trump Administration, many Taiwanese businesses, such as TSMC, Wistron, Quanta, and ASE Technology are increasing their investments in the U.S., especially TYC, which is building a factory in Detroit. Such undertakings underscore the key roles played by Taiwanese businesses in the supply chain.
最後，江副院長再度強調，立法院各黨派雖然時有不同意見，但支持臺商永遠是立法院最大共識，是臺商在海外發展的最強後盾，並歡迎臺商朋友隨時回「娘家」，立法院將頃跨黨派之力，全力協助臺商，並預祝臺商鴻圖大展。
Lastly, Vice President Chiang reiterated that although the parties in the Legislative Yuan often hold different opinions and visions, supporting Taiwanese businesses remains their most significant consensus. This consensus will always serve as the strongest foundation for Taiwanese businesses as they venture overseas seeking growth and development. Nevertheless, he also welcomed Taiwanese businesses to “go home” whenever they wanted to. The Legislative Yuan would always spare no effort in assisting them. He extended his best wishes to them for many more successes to come.
江副院長一行接續與美國聯邦參議員蘇利文(Dan Sullivan，R-AK）會談，雙方就能源、國家安全、台海穩定、關稅談判、預算審議等議題充分交換意見，期待臺美關係穩定雙贏。
Vice President Chiang proceeded to a meeting with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, where they exchanged opinions on issues covering energy, national security, stability in the Taiwan Strait, trade negotiations, budget reviews, etc., in hopes of creating win-win circumstances for steady Taiwan-U.S. relations.
結束活動全團趕赴機場，為期兩天的美國行程劃下圓滿的句點，繼續轉往第二站巴拉圭訪問。
After the event, the delegation headed to the airport for Paraguay, bringing their itinerary in the U.S. to a successful conclusion.
立法院副院長江啟臣率跨黨派立委訪問團於本(11月17)日展開訪問美國及巴拉圭第二天行程。在駐芝加哥辦事處類延峰處長陪同下，江副院長一行上午出席北美洲臺灣商會聯合總會理監事會議開幕式，由大會主席白越珠總會長主持，現場貴賓包括僑務委員會徐佳青委員長、美國聯邦參議員Dan Sullivan (R-AK)、密西根州參議員等。開幕式在演奏完中華民國、加拿大及美國國歌後隆重展開。
Leading a cross-party delegation, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) commenced the second-day itinerary of the visit to the U.S. and Paraguay today (Nov 17). Accompanied by Consul General Dennis Yen-Feng Lei of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, Vice President Chiang attended the opening ceremony of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA) Board of Directors Meeting. Hosted by President Eugenia Henry, the guests included Hsu Chia-Ching, Minister of Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), Dan Sullivan, U.S. Republican Senator of Alaska, and Michigan State Senators. The ceremony was formally initiated with the playing of national anthems of the Republic of China (R.O.C.), Canada, and the U.S.
江副院長致詞時表示榮幸能出席開幕式，今天身兼兩個身分，第一是代表立法院韓國瑜院長、第二是身為「中華民國立法院世界臺商之友會」會長，向臺商致上最高敬意與謝意。江副院長肯定商會自1988年成立以來，凝聚36個地方商會、逾3,500家會員企業，創造無數就業機會，更吸引美加地區政府的關注，為在地製造商業動能。他特別讚揚臺商展現「人飢己飢、人溺己溺」的人道精神，充分發揮「Taiwan Can Help」精神，讓世界看見臺灣的溫暖與善良。
In his speech, Vice President Chiang expressed that he was honored to attend the opening ceremony. Speaking on behalf of Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) as well as in his role as the President of the Legislative Yuan’s Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen, he paid the highest respect and gratitude to Taiwanese businesses. He acknowledged the TCCNA’s contribution in bringing together 36 local business associations and over 3,500 member enterprises, and creating numerous job opportunities since its establishment in 1988. Furthermore, its concerted efforts have managed to garner the attention of local governments in the U.S. and Canada, and have created more business momentum in these regions. He commended the humanistic spirit of empathizing with the hunger and survival of others embodied by Taiwanese businesses. Such compassion exemplifies the attitude of “Taiwan Can Help,” benevolence quintessentially Taiwanese that warms the hearts of many in the world.
江副院長指出，臺商在世界扮演重要角色，爲連結世界的重要橋樑，特別是在經貿領域中，臺美在今年1月至9月的雙邊貿易總額高達1,660億美元，大幅超越去年全年1,580億美元，顯見臺商在雙邊經貿關係的卓越貢獻。
Vice President Chiang further mentioned the important roles played by Taiwanese businesses in connecting communities, especially in the economic and trade sector. For the first nine months this year, Taiwan-U.S. trade amounted to as much as US$166 billion, significantly surpassing that of the last full year of US$158 billion. Such successes in bilateral economic and trade relations are evidently attributable to contributions made by Taiwanese businesses.
江副院長提及在川普政府提倡「美國優先、美國製造」的政策推動下，多家臺商如台積電、緯創、廣達、日月光等企業加碼投資美國，特別是堤維西也在底特律建廠，突顯臺灣廠商在供應鏈中的關鍵角色。
Vice President Chiang also pointed out that under the “America First and Made in America” policy initiated by the Trump Administration, many Taiwanese businesses, such as TSMC, Wistron, Quanta, and ASE Technology are increasing their investments in the U.S., especially TYC, which is building a factory in Detroit. Such undertakings underscore the key roles played by Taiwanese businesses in the supply chain.
最後，江副院長再度強調，立法院各黨派雖然時有不同意見，但支持臺商永遠是立法院最大共識，是臺商在海外發展的最強後盾，並歡迎臺商朋友隨時回「娘家」，立法院將頃跨黨派之力，全力協助臺商，並預祝臺商鴻圖大展。
Lastly, Vice President Chiang reiterated that although the parties in the Legislative Yuan often hold different opinions and visions, supporting Taiwanese businesses remains their most significant consensus. This consensus will always serve as the strongest foundation for Taiwanese businesses as they venture overseas seeking growth and development. Nevertheless, he also welcomed Taiwanese businesses to “go home” whenever they wanted to. The Legislative Yuan would always spare no effort in assisting them. He extended his best wishes to them for many more successes to come.
江副院長一行接續與美國聯邦參議員蘇利文(Dan Sullivan，R-AK）會談，雙方就能源、國家安全、台海穩定、關稅談判、預算審議等議題充分交換意見，期待臺美關係穩定雙贏。
Vice President Chiang proceeded to a meeting with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, where they exchanged opinions on issues covering energy, national security, stability in the Taiwan Strait, trade negotiations, budget reviews, etc., in hopes of creating win-win circumstances for steady Taiwan-U.S. relations.
結束活動全團趕赴機場，為期兩天的美國行程劃下圓滿的句點，繼續轉往第二站巴拉圭訪問。
After the event, the delegation headed to the airport for Paraguay, bringing their itinerary in the U.S. to a successful conclusion.