立法院韓國瑜院長率團訪問法國及英國第五天 台英國會小組(APPG)歡迎酒會溫暖交流 President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan leads delegation on fifth day of visit to France and the United Kingdom; British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) hosts warm welcome reception
立法院韓國瑜院長本（5月14）日午間在駐英國代表處姚金祥大使陪同下，率跨黨派委員參加由英國國會「台英國會小組」（APPG）在國會邱吉爾廳舉辦之歡迎酒會。
At noon on May 14, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Representative Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao of the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom, led a cross-party delegation of legislators to a welcome reception hosted by the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in the Churchill Room of the UK Parliament.
酒會由APPG共同主席羅根勳爵（Lord Rogan）上議員及共同主席柴萍恩下議員（Sarah Champion MP）主持，全場近100位貴賓出席，包括APPG幹部Sir Iain Duncan Smith下議員、自民黨上議院領袖Lord Purvis勳爵、上議院副議長Baroness Finlay女爵、「工黨台友會」(LFT)兩位共同主席Navendu Mishra下議員及Lord Spellar勳爵、保守黨影子科技創新副大臣Dr. Ben Spencer下議員等近30位國會議員。
The reception was hosted by APPG Co-Chairs Lord Rogan and Sarah Champion MP. Among the nearly 100 distinguished guests were about 30 members of the UK Parliament, including APPG officer Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP; Lord Purvis of Tweed, Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords; Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords; Navendu Mishra MP and Lord Spellar, Co-Chairs of Labour Friends of Taiwan (LFT); Dr. Ben Spencer MP, Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.
酒會首先由羅根勳爵上議員引言歡迎韓院長一行來訪，接續由柴萍恩下議員致詞，表示此次院長率團訪英，是台英國會外交的重要里程碑。根據《自由之家》（Freedom House）2026年評比，台灣自由度在亞洲名列第2、全球第15名，展現蓬勃發展的民主制度與自由精神。
The reception opened with welcome remarks by Lord Rogan, who greeted President Han and his delegation. Sarah Champion MP then delivered remarks, stating that President Han’s visit to the United Kingdom with a Legislative Yuan delegation marked an important milestone in Taiwan-UK parliamentary diplomacy. According to Freedom House’s 2026 assessment, Taiwan ranked 2nd in Asia and 15th globally for freedom, demonstrating the strength of its vibrant democracy and its commitment to freedom.
柴萍恩下議員繼表示，英國國會高度支持台灣國際參與，並以通過動議等具體作為為台灣聲援。此外，台英雙邊經濟高度互補，且台海和平穩定攸關全球利益，APPG將持續堅定支持台灣加入《跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定》（CPTPP）等國際組織，成為台灣堅強的後盾。
Ms. Champion further stated that the UK Parliament strongly supports Taiwan’s international participation and has spoken up for Taiwan through concrete actions, including the passage of motions. She added that the economies of Taiwan and the United Kingdom are highly complementary, and that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are closely tied to global interests. The APPG, she said, will continue to firmly support Taiwan’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and its participation in other international organizations, serving as a strong source of support for Taiwan.
院長於姚金祥大使簡短引言後上台致詞，特別以鞠躬致意方式開場，向羅根勳爵、柴萍恩下議員及所有APPG成員表達誠摯感謝。韓院長表示，英國國會被譽為「世界最古老國會」與「議會之母」，世界因為英國的存在，變得更加多元與精彩，並以亞瑟王之劍、邱吉爾的雪茄、《哈利波特》的魔法世界，以及英王的演說，分別代表守護人民的精神、永不屈服的意志、深厚文學底蘊與創造力，以及幽默與智慧等，讚許英國人對世界的軟實力及重大影響。
Following a brief introduction by Representative Yao, President Han took the stage and opened his remarks with a bow, expressing his sincere gratitude to Lord Rogan, Sarah Champion MP, and all APPG members. President Han stated that the UK Parliament is known as “the world’s oldest parliament” and the “Mother of Parliaments,” and that the United Kingdom has made the world more diverse and vibrant. He cited the sword of King Arthur, Winston Churchill’s cigar, the magical world of Harry Potter, and the King’s public addresses as symbols of, respectively, the spirit of protecting the people, an unyielding will, a rich literary tradition and creativity, and a sense of humor and wisdom. Through these examples, he praised the soft power of the British people and their profound influence on the world.
談及台灣，院長表示，台灣土地面積僅占全球萬分之三，人口佔全球千分之三，但台灣產品卻占全球市場百分之三，並在半導體製造、醫療健保、中小企業實力、民主自由等方面獲得世界肯定。
Speaking about Taiwan, President Han noted that Taiwan accounts for only three ten-thousandths of the world’s land area and three-thousandths of its population, yet Taiwanese products make up three percent of the global market. He added that Taiwan has also earned international recognition for its semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare and National Health Insurance system, the strength of its small and medium-sized enterprises, and its democracy and freedom.
院長感性表示，儘管台灣在國際上經常面對孤立處境，但對於各國友人溫暖的支持，台灣人民都銘感於心。如今民主早已成為2300萬台灣人民DNA的一部分，我們不僅珍惜民主制度，也希望與世界民主國家攜手合作，守護得來不易的成果。
President Han said with emotion that although Taiwan often faces isolation internationally, the people of Taiwan are deeply grateful for the warm support extended by friends around the world. Democracy, he said, has long become part of the DNA of Taiwan’s 23 million people. Taiwan not only cherishes its democratic system, but also hopes to work hand in hand with democratic countries around the world to safeguard these hard-won achievements.
院長再度強調，台灣雖然非常孤獨，但一定會繼續努力，衷心感謝APPG長期在國際上對台灣的各項支持與協助，也期待與APPG成員在台灣再次相會。酒會於贈禮及全體大合影後正式熱鬧展開，歷約90分鐘結束。（2026/05/14）
President Han again emphasized that although Taiwan often faces a lonely path on the international stage, it will continue to press forward. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the APPG for its long-standing support and assistance to Taiwan in the international community, and said he looked forward to meeting APPG members again in Taiwan. After the exchange of gifts and a group photo, the reception formally began in a lively atmosphere and concluded after approximately 90 minutes. (2026/05/14)
At noon on May 14, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Representative Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao of the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom, led a cross-party delegation of legislators to a welcome reception hosted by the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in the Churchill Room of the UK Parliament.
酒會由APPG共同主席羅根勳爵（Lord Rogan）上議員及共同主席柴萍恩下議員（Sarah Champion MP）主持，全場近100位貴賓出席，包括APPG幹部Sir Iain Duncan Smith下議員、自民黨上議院領袖Lord Purvis勳爵、上議院副議長Baroness Finlay女爵、「工黨台友會」(LFT)兩位共同主席Navendu Mishra下議員及Lord Spellar勳爵、保守黨影子科技創新副大臣Dr. Ben Spencer下議員等近30位國會議員。
The reception was hosted by APPG Co-Chairs Lord Rogan and Sarah Champion MP. Among the nearly 100 distinguished guests were about 30 members of the UK Parliament, including APPG officer Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP; Lord Purvis of Tweed, Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords; Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords; Navendu Mishra MP and Lord Spellar, Co-Chairs of Labour Friends of Taiwan (LFT); Dr. Ben Spencer MP, Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.
酒會首先由羅根勳爵上議員引言歡迎韓院長一行來訪，接續由柴萍恩下議員致詞，表示此次院長率團訪英，是台英國會外交的重要里程碑。根據《自由之家》（Freedom House）2026年評比，台灣自由度在亞洲名列第2、全球第15名，展現蓬勃發展的民主制度與自由精神。
The reception opened with welcome remarks by Lord Rogan, who greeted President Han and his delegation. Sarah Champion MP then delivered remarks, stating that President Han’s visit to the United Kingdom with a Legislative Yuan delegation marked an important milestone in Taiwan-UK parliamentary diplomacy. According to Freedom House’s 2026 assessment, Taiwan ranked 2nd in Asia and 15th globally for freedom, demonstrating the strength of its vibrant democracy and its commitment to freedom.
柴萍恩下議員繼表示，英國國會高度支持台灣國際參與，並以通過動議等具體作為為台灣聲援。此外，台英雙邊經濟高度互補，且台海和平穩定攸關全球利益，APPG將持續堅定支持台灣加入《跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定》（CPTPP）等國際組織，成為台灣堅強的後盾。
Ms. Champion further stated that the UK Parliament strongly supports Taiwan’s international participation and has spoken up for Taiwan through concrete actions, including the passage of motions. She added that the economies of Taiwan and the United Kingdom are highly complementary, and that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are closely tied to global interests. The APPG, she said, will continue to firmly support Taiwan’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and its participation in other international organizations, serving as a strong source of support for Taiwan.
院長於姚金祥大使簡短引言後上台致詞，特別以鞠躬致意方式開場，向羅根勳爵、柴萍恩下議員及所有APPG成員表達誠摯感謝。韓院長表示，英國國會被譽為「世界最古老國會」與「議會之母」，世界因為英國的存在，變得更加多元與精彩，並以亞瑟王之劍、邱吉爾的雪茄、《哈利波特》的魔法世界，以及英王的演說，分別代表守護人民的精神、永不屈服的意志、深厚文學底蘊與創造力，以及幽默與智慧等，讚許英國人對世界的軟實力及重大影響。
Following a brief introduction by Representative Yao, President Han took the stage and opened his remarks with a bow, expressing his sincere gratitude to Lord Rogan, Sarah Champion MP, and all APPG members. President Han stated that the UK Parliament is known as “the world’s oldest parliament” and the “Mother of Parliaments,” and that the United Kingdom has made the world more diverse and vibrant. He cited the sword of King Arthur, Winston Churchill’s cigar, the magical world of Harry Potter, and the King’s public addresses as symbols of, respectively, the spirit of protecting the people, an unyielding will, a rich literary tradition and creativity, and a sense of humor and wisdom. Through these examples, he praised the soft power of the British people and their profound influence on the world.
談及台灣，院長表示，台灣土地面積僅占全球萬分之三，人口佔全球千分之三，但台灣產品卻占全球市場百分之三，並在半導體製造、醫療健保、中小企業實力、民主自由等方面獲得世界肯定。
Speaking about Taiwan, President Han noted that Taiwan accounts for only three ten-thousandths of the world’s land area and three-thousandths of its population, yet Taiwanese products make up three percent of the global market. He added that Taiwan has also earned international recognition for its semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare and National Health Insurance system, the strength of its small and medium-sized enterprises, and its democracy and freedom.
院長感性表示，儘管台灣在國際上經常面對孤立處境，但對於各國友人溫暖的支持，台灣人民都銘感於心。如今民主早已成為2300萬台灣人民DNA的一部分，我們不僅珍惜民主制度，也希望與世界民主國家攜手合作，守護得來不易的成果。
President Han said with emotion that although Taiwan often faces isolation internationally, the people of Taiwan are deeply grateful for the warm support extended by friends around the world. Democracy, he said, has long become part of the DNA of Taiwan’s 23 million people. Taiwan not only cherishes its democratic system, but also hopes to work hand in hand with democratic countries around the world to safeguard these hard-won achievements.
院長再度強調，台灣雖然非常孤獨，但一定會繼續努力，衷心感謝APPG長期在國際上對台灣的各項支持與協助，也期待與APPG成員在台灣再次相會。酒會於贈禮及全體大合影後正式熱鬧展開，歷約90分鐘結束。（2026/05/14）
President Han again emphasized that although Taiwan often faces a lonely path on the international stage, it will continue to press forward. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the APPG for its long-standing support and assistance to Taiwan in the international community, and said he looked forward to meeting APPG members again in Taiwan. After the exchange of gifts and a group photo, the reception formally began in a lively atmosphere and concluded after approximately 90 minutes. (2026/05/14)