立法院韓國瑜院長接見美國聯邦參議員班克斯（Jim Banks）訪團 韓國瑜：深化台美夥伴關係 共創區域安全與穩定 Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han receives U.S. Senator Jim Banks delegation; President Han: We must deepen Taiwan-U.S. partnership to advance regional security and stability
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（4月8）日下午在國民黨陳永康委員、民進黨陳冠廷委員、民眾黨王安祥委員等人陪同下，接見美國聯邦參議員班克斯（Jim Banks）一行。
On the afternoon of April 8, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), accompanied by KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Chen Kuan-Ting, and TPP Legislator Dr. Wang An-Hsiang, received a delegation led by U.S. Senator Jim Banks.
韓院長首先歡迎訪團蒞臨，並逐一介紹今日一同出席之跨黨派委員，韓院長比喻立法院跨黨派生態猶如不等邊三角形，其中民眾黨佔有8席的關鍵少數，但立法院無論黨派，都非常重視國家安全。韓院長繼盛讚班克斯參議員為一位愛國之政治家，擔任印第安納州參議員期間，不惜告假遠赴阿富汗服役，韓院長對參議員展現的軍人特質——堅守「國家、責任、榮譽」三項重要價值，著實令人感佩。
President Han first welcomed the delegation and introduced the cross-party legislators in attendance. He likened the Legislative Yuan’s multiparty landscape to a scalene triangle, with the Taiwan People’s Party holding a key minority of eight seats. Despite their different political stances, President Han emphasized that all parties place great importance on national security. He also praised Senator Banks as a patriotic statesman, noting that during his tenure as a senator from Indiana, he took leave to serve in Afghanistan. President Han expressed deep admiration for the senator’s embodiment of the military values of “duty, honor, and country.”
韓院長續向參議員分享我國立法院制度和組織架構，表示相較於美國國會由委員會主導法案推動，立法院倘遇法案卡關，最後都須交由院長召集協商解決；韓院長笑稱此猶如控制中東荷姆茲海峽一樣關鍵。
President Han went on to explain the Legislative Yuan’s institutional structure, noting that unlike the U.S. Congress, where committees play a central role in advancing legislation, bills in the Legislative Yuan that encounter deadlock must ultimately be resolved through negotiations convened by the President. He remarked humorously that this role is as strategically critical as controlling the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East.
班克斯參議員感謝韓院長撥冗接見，表示此行雖首度訪台，但其在美國國會始終堅定支持台灣。參議員續強調，正因台美共享自由民主的價值，且充分體認到中國對美國、台灣及全世界之威脅，其任內，將持續深化台美合作，返國後亦將與同僚分享台灣見聞。
Senator Banks thanked President Han for receiving the delegation, noting that although this was his first visit to Taiwan, he has consistently supported Taiwan in the U.S. Congress. He emphasized that, given the shared values of freedom and democracy between Taiwan and the United States, and clear recognition of the threats posed by China to the U.S., Taiwan, and the global community, he will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation during his tenure and share his observations of Taiwan with colleagues upon his return.
參議員續分享，美國國會對台灣的支持為跨黨派的共識，川普總統也致力推動增加美國國防支出，同時也高度關注台灣的國防議題。他相信台灣將能投入更多資源，向世界展現鞏固國家安全的決心，也期盼台灣順利通過特別預算，並預祝明（4月9）日的黨團協商圓滿完成。
The senator further noted that support for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress enjoys bipartisan consensus. He added that President Donald Trump is committed to increasing U.S. defense spending and closely monitors Taiwan’s defense issues. He expressed confidence that Taiwan will allocate greater resources to demonstrate its commitment to national security and voiced hope for the smooth passage of the special budget, as well as a successful outcome of the party caucus negotiations scheduled for April 9.
陳永康委員於交流時提到，其畢業於美國海軍戰爭學院，充分了解美國科技對世界的重要性，在台灣面臨軍事挑戰之際，政策面如何將人工智慧整合到軍事系統當中也至關重要。他也不遺餘力呼籲台灣應制定自身的國家安全戰略，以更有效因應威脅和挑戰。
During the exchange, Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang noted that as a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, he fully understands the importance of U.S. technological capabilities to the world. He stressed that, as Taiwan faces military challenges, integrating artificial intelligence into military systems is a critical policy priority. He also called on Taiwan to formulate its own national security strategy to better respond to evolving threats and challenges.
陳冠廷委員表示，有賴韓院長鼎力協助，立法院各黨團就國防特別預算進行充分討論，他期盼美方持續予以支持，以利相關討論結果圓滿。
Legislator Chen Kuan-Ting stated that, thanks to President Han’s strong support, different party caucuses have been able to conduct thorough discussions on the defense special budget. He expressed hope that the United States will continue its support to help ensure a successful outcome.
王安祥委員歡迎參議員一行訪台，並感謝參議員支持台灣，王委員並表示，維持台海和平穩定係民眾黨核心目標。
Legislator Wang welcomed the delegation and thanked Senator Banks for his support for Taiwan. He added that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is a core objective of the Taiwan People’s Party.
韓院長最後強調，他將盡力協助完成國防特別預算的審查，向世界傳達台灣投入資源防衛國家之決心，也相信國際友人將持續給予台灣支持。
In closing, President Han emphasized that he will do his utmost to facilitate the deliberation of the defense special budget, sending a clear message to the international community of Taiwan’s determination to invest in its national defense. He also expressed confidence that Taiwan will continue to receive support from international partners.
雙方隨後就我國國會跨黨派運作、國家整體戰略、美中元首峰會及美國國會議事程序等議題，進行廣泛且深入的意見交換。此次拜會歷約1小時，氣氛輕鬆愉快；雙方於互贈紀念品及合影後，結束此次交流。訪團一行隨後由國際事務處同仁陪同參觀院區，並於議場前與徐巧芯委員及羅廷瑋委員簡短晤談交流。（2026/04/08）
The two sides then engaged in extensive and in-depth discussions on topics including Taiwan’s cross-party legislative operations, national strategic planning, the potential U.S.-China leaders’ summit, and U.S. congressional procedures. The meeting lasted approximately one hour in a cordial and relaxed atmosphere. The exchange concluded after a souvenir presentation and a group photo. The delegation was later accompanied by staff from the Department of International Affairs on a tour of the Legislative Yuan and briefly met with KMT Legislators Hsu Chiao-Hsin and Lo Ting-Wei outside the chamber. (2026/04/08)
On the afternoon of April 8, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), accompanied by KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Chen Kuan-Ting, and TPP Legislator Dr. Wang An-Hsiang, received a delegation led by U.S. Senator Jim Banks.
韓院長首先歡迎訪團蒞臨，並逐一介紹今日一同出席之跨黨派委員，韓院長比喻立法院跨黨派生態猶如不等邊三角形，其中民眾黨佔有8席的關鍵少數，但立法院無論黨派，都非常重視國家安全。韓院長繼盛讚班克斯參議員為一位愛國之政治家，擔任印第安納州參議員期間，不惜告假遠赴阿富汗服役，韓院長對參議員展現的軍人特質——堅守「國家、責任、榮譽」三項重要價值，著實令人感佩。
President Han first welcomed the delegation and introduced the cross-party legislators in attendance. He likened the Legislative Yuan’s multiparty landscape to a scalene triangle, with the Taiwan People’s Party holding a key minority of eight seats. Despite their different political stances, President Han emphasized that all parties place great importance on national security. He also praised Senator Banks as a patriotic statesman, noting that during his tenure as a senator from Indiana, he took leave to serve in Afghanistan. President Han expressed deep admiration for the senator’s embodiment of the military values of “duty, honor, and country.”
韓院長續向參議員分享我國立法院制度和組織架構，表示相較於美國國會由委員會主導法案推動，立法院倘遇法案卡關，最後都須交由院長召集協商解決；韓院長笑稱此猶如控制中東荷姆茲海峽一樣關鍵。
President Han went on to explain the Legislative Yuan’s institutional structure, noting that unlike the U.S. Congress, where committees play a central role in advancing legislation, bills in the Legislative Yuan that encounter deadlock must ultimately be resolved through negotiations convened by the President. He remarked humorously that this role is as strategically critical as controlling the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East.
班克斯參議員感謝韓院長撥冗接見，表示此行雖首度訪台，但其在美國國會始終堅定支持台灣。參議員續強調，正因台美共享自由民主的價值，且充分體認到中國對美國、台灣及全世界之威脅，其任內，將持續深化台美合作，返國後亦將與同僚分享台灣見聞。
Senator Banks thanked President Han for receiving the delegation, noting that although this was his first visit to Taiwan, he has consistently supported Taiwan in the U.S. Congress. He emphasized that, given the shared values of freedom and democracy between Taiwan and the United States, and clear recognition of the threats posed by China to the U.S., Taiwan, and the global community, he will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation during his tenure and share his observations of Taiwan with colleagues upon his return.
參議員續分享，美國國會對台灣的支持為跨黨派的共識，川普總統也致力推動增加美國國防支出，同時也高度關注台灣的國防議題。他相信台灣將能投入更多資源，向世界展現鞏固國家安全的決心，也期盼台灣順利通過特別預算，並預祝明（4月9）日的黨團協商圓滿完成。
The senator further noted that support for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress enjoys bipartisan consensus. He added that President Donald Trump is committed to increasing U.S. defense spending and closely monitors Taiwan’s defense issues. He expressed confidence that Taiwan will allocate greater resources to demonstrate its commitment to national security and voiced hope for the smooth passage of the special budget, as well as a successful outcome of the party caucus negotiations scheduled for April 9.
陳永康委員於交流時提到，其畢業於美國海軍戰爭學院，充分了解美國科技對世界的重要性，在台灣面臨軍事挑戰之際，政策面如何將人工智慧整合到軍事系統當中也至關重要。他也不遺餘力呼籲台灣應制定自身的國家安全戰略，以更有效因應威脅和挑戰。
During the exchange, Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang noted that as a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, he fully understands the importance of U.S. technological capabilities to the world. He stressed that, as Taiwan faces military challenges, integrating artificial intelligence into military systems is a critical policy priority. He also called on Taiwan to formulate its own national security strategy to better respond to evolving threats and challenges.
陳冠廷委員表示，有賴韓院長鼎力協助，立法院各黨團就國防特別預算進行充分討論，他期盼美方持續予以支持，以利相關討論結果圓滿。
Legislator Chen Kuan-Ting stated that, thanks to President Han’s strong support, different party caucuses have been able to conduct thorough discussions on the defense special budget. He expressed hope that the United States will continue its support to help ensure a successful outcome.
王安祥委員歡迎參議員一行訪台，並感謝參議員支持台灣，王委員並表示，維持台海和平穩定係民眾黨核心目標。
Legislator Wang welcomed the delegation and thanked Senator Banks for his support for Taiwan. He added that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is a core objective of the Taiwan People’s Party.
韓院長最後強調，他將盡力協助完成國防特別預算的審查，向世界傳達台灣投入資源防衛國家之決心，也相信國際友人將持續給予台灣支持。
In closing, President Han emphasized that he will do his utmost to facilitate the deliberation of the defense special budget, sending a clear message to the international community of Taiwan’s determination to invest in its national defense. He also expressed confidence that Taiwan will continue to receive support from international partners.
雙方隨後就我國國會跨黨派運作、國家整體戰略、美中元首峰會及美國國會議事程序等議題，進行廣泛且深入的意見交換。此次拜會歷約1小時，氣氛輕鬆愉快；雙方於互贈紀念品及合影後，結束此次交流。訪團一行隨後由國際事務處同仁陪同參觀院區，並於議場前與徐巧芯委員及羅廷瑋委員簡短晤談交流。（2026/04/08）
The two sides then engaged in extensive and in-depth discussions on topics including Taiwan’s cross-party legislative operations, national strategic planning, the potential U.S.-China leaders’ summit, and U.S. congressional procedures. The meeting lasted approximately one hour in a cordial and relaxed atmosphere. The exchange concluded after a souvenir presentation and a group photo. The delegation was later accompanied by staff from the Department of International Affairs on a tour of the Legislative Yuan and briefly met with KMT Legislators Hsu Chiao-Hsin and Lo Ting-Wei outside the chamber. (2026/04/08)