院長副院長出席太空人林琪兒(Kjell Lindgren)醫師返台酒會 President & Vice President of the Legislative Yuan attend welcome reception for astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren’s return to Taiwan
Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) and Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) attended a welcome reception for Taiwan-born American astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren on April 21, at the invitation of Director Raymond F. Greene of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). Following NASA’s recent successful completion of the Artemis II mission, Dr. Lindgren’s visit to Taiwan served as an opportunity to engage with key partners and further promote cooperation in space exploration.
林琪兒醫師致詞時表示出生於台灣，幼時曾在台中居住兩年，能夠再次回到出生地，對他而言是人生旅程中的「圓滿循環」。他也分享自國際太空站俯瞰地球、尋找台灣的珍貴經驗，形容台灣猶如地球上的瑰玉，流露出對台灣深厚的情感。
In his remarks, Dr. Lindgren shared that he was born in Taiwan and lived in Taichung for two years during his childhood. He expressed that returning to his birthplace felt like coming “full circle” in his life’s journey. He also shared his invaluable experience of gazing down at Earth from the International Space Station and searching for Taiwan. He described Taiwan as a green jewel on Earth, revealing a profound affection for his birthplace.
韓院長特別準備台灣當季水果與林琪兒醫師及其夫人分享，盼他們感受台灣的熱情與美味；江副院長則致贈清泉崗空軍基地紀念帽，並提及清泉崗為其父母相識之地，誠摯邀請林醫師日後再訪台中，重溫童年回憶。(2026/04/21)
President Han presented Dr. Lindgren and his wife with seasonal Taiwanese fruits, hoping they would enjoy the hospitality and flavors of Taiwan. Vice President Chiang presented them with commemorative caps from Ching Chuan Kang (CCK) Air Base, noting that CCK Air Base was where Dr. Lindgren’s parents first met. He cordially invited Dr. Lindgren to pay another visit to Taichung to relive his childhood memories. (2026/04/21)
韓院長及江副院長本(4)月21日應「美國在台協會」(AIT)谷立言處長邀請，出席歡迎在台灣出生的美籍太空人林琪兒（Kjell Lindgren）醫師返台的酒會活動。美國太空總署近期圓滿完成阿提米絲二號任務，林琪兒醫師此行訪台，將藉機與台灣重要夥伴交流，進一步推動太空探索之合作。
Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) and Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) attended a welcome reception for Taiwan-born American astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren on April 21, at the invitation of Director Raymond F. Greene of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). Following NASA’s recent successful completion of the Artemis II mission, Dr. Lindgren’s visit to Taiwan served as an opportunity to engage with key partners and further promote cooperation in space exploration.
林琪兒醫師致詞時表示出生於台灣，幼時曾在台中居住兩年，能夠再次回到出生地，對他而言是人生旅程中的「圓滿循環」。他也分享自國際太空站俯瞰地球、尋找台灣的珍貴經驗，形容台灣猶如地球上的瑰玉，流露出對台灣深厚的情感。
In his remarks, Dr. Lindgren shared that he was born in Taiwan and lived in Taichung for two years during his childhood. He expressed that returning to his birthplace felt like coming “full circle” in his life’s journey. He also shared his invaluable experience of gazing down at Earth from the International Space Station and searching for Taiwan. He described Taiwan as a green jewel on Earth, revealing a profound affection for his birthplace.
韓院長特別準備台灣當季水果與林琪兒醫師及其夫人分享，盼他們感受台灣的熱情與美味；江副院長則致贈清泉崗空軍基地紀念帽，並提及清泉崗為其父母相識之地，誠摯邀請林醫師日後再訪台中，重溫童年回憶。(2026/04/21)
President Han presented Dr. Lindgren and his wife with seasonal Taiwanese fruits, hoping they would enjoy the hospitality and flavors of Taiwan. Vice President Chiang presented them with commemorative caps from Ching Chuan Kang (CCK) Air Base, noting that CCK Air Base was where Dr. Lindgren’s parents first met. He cordially invited Dr. Lindgren to pay another visit to Taichung to relive his childhood memories. (2026/04/21)