立法院江副院長率跨黨派代表團與日本自民黨總務會長有村治子及自民黨青年局幹部交流餐敘 Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang leads a cross-party delegation to a luncheon with Arimura Haruko, Chairperson of the General Council of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and officials from the party’s Youth Division
On the morning of August 26, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) led a cross-party delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 54th General Assembly of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union (APPU). Following the ceremony, accompanied by Ambassador Lee Yi-Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, the delegation attended a luncheon with Arimura Haruko, Chairperson of the General Council of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and parliamentarians from the party’s Youth Division.
李大使於開場致詞時首先感謝台日議員撥冗出席今日午宴，並感謝本屆APPU大會主辦國日本的支持，促成會議成功採納我國提出的3項決議，為台灣的國會外交寫下新的篇章。
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Lee first expressed his appreciation to Taiwanese and Japanese parliamentarians for taking the time to attend the luncheon and to Japan, the host country of this year’s APPU General Assembly, for its support in securing the adoption of the three resolutions proposed by Taiwan, marking a new chapter in Taiwan’s parliamentary diplomacy.
李大使續表示，台日面對地緣政治情勢升高，更需團結一致，強化經濟安全、深化合作關係；台日友好關係的構築，更有賴兩國議員的持續推動，駐日代表處將繼續致力協助雙方深化交流與合作。
Ambassador Lee further noted that in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions, Taiwan and Japan must stand together to strengthen economic security and deepen cooperation. Strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan also depends on the sustained efforts of parliamentarians from both countries. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan will continue working to help both sides deepen exchanges and cooperation.
江副院長致詞時表示，感謝日方精心安排，本屆APPU會議在各會員國的參與下圓滿結束，在立法院代表團即將返台之際，有機會與有村治子參議員以及日本自民黨的好朋友見面，就是此次日本行最完美的句點。副院長另特別代表立法院與韓國瑜院長，對於近期熊本地震及千葉豪雨的受災民眾，表達誠摯慰問，期待受影響的民眾能早日回歸正常生活。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang thanked the Japanese hosts for their careful arrangements, which contributed to the successful conclusion of this year’s APPU meeting with the participation of its member countries. As the Legislative Yuan delegation prepared to return to Taiwan, he said, having the opportunity to meet with Councillor Arimura Haruko and friends from the LDP was the perfect way to end their visit to Japan. On behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), Vice President Chiang also conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the recent earthquake in Kumamoto and heavy rains in Chiba, expressing hope that they could resume their normal lives as soon as possible.
副院長亦特別感謝有村參議員長期支持台灣的國際參與，是台灣堅定的友人。有村參議員與自民黨青年局本月初分別造訪台灣，今天又一同與立法院代表團相聚，亦是雙方堅定情誼的最佳展現。
Vice President Chiang also expressed particular appreciation to Councillor Arimura for her long-standing support for Taiwan’s international participation, noting that she is a steadfast friend of Taiwan. Earlier that month, he said, Councillor Arimura and members of the LDP Youth Division had made separate visits to Taiwan. Their coming together again that day with the Legislative Yuan delegation, he said, was the best illustration of the steadfast friendship between the two sides.
副院長續表示，台日兩國人民在經濟、貿易、文化及生活各層面，都有密切往來。他舉例指出，去（2025）年台日雙邊貿易總額達848億美元、台人在日消費突破1兆日圓，以及台積電熊本一場量產、二廠將導入更先進製程等，都是台日關係穩健發展的具體表現。副院長強調，台日產業互補性高，日本正積極推動AI、半導體等17個戰略產業領域的發展，不僅切合本屆APPU大會提升亞太區域供應鏈及經濟韌性的主題，也將為台日合作創造更多契機。
Vice President Chiang further stated that the people of Taiwan and Japan maintain close ties in economic affairs, trade, culture, and all aspects of daily life. He cited several examples of the steady development of relations between Taiwan and Japan: bilateral trade totaled US$84.8 billion last year (2025), spending by Taiwanese visitors in Japan exceeded 1 trillion yen, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) had begun mass production at its first plant in Kumamoto, and its second plant was set to introduce more advanced manufacturing processes. He stressed that industries in Taiwan and Japan are highly complementary. Japan, he said, is actively promoting the development of 17 strategic industrial sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. These efforts align with this year’s APPU General Assembly’s theme of strengthening supply chain and economic resilience in the Asia-Pacific region and will also create more opportunities for cooperation between Taiwan and Japan.
副院長最後表示，國會交流一向是台日關係的重要基礎，期盼未來不論在台灣或日本，大家都能多來多往，讓美好的友誼代代傳承。
Vice President Chiang concluded by noting that parliamentary exchanges have always been an important foundation of relations between Taiwan and Japan. He expressed hope for more frequent mutual visits, whether in Taiwan or Japan, so that this cherished friendship could be passed down from generation to generation.
午宴續由有村治子參議員致詞，她首先感謝江副院長率立法院代表團蒞臨，並表示，不論是熊本地震或是千葉豪雨，台灣人民總是不吝伸出援手，而日本也對發生在台灣的天災事件感同身受，彼此間相互理解、支持，深厚的友情令人感動。
Councillor Arimura spoke next, first thanking Vice President Chiang for bringing the Legislative Yuan delegation to Japan. She noted that the people of Taiwan have always readily extended a helping hand, whether following the earthquake in Kumamoto or heavy rains in Chiba. The people of Japan likewise empathize deeply with those affected by natural disasters in Taiwan, she said, describing the mutual understanding, support, and profound friendship between the two sides as deeply moving.
有村參議員提及，自民黨青年局除了是台日間的橋梁，更是培養政壇明日之星的搖籃，而青年局成員們透過一次次的交流，逐漸加深對台灣的認識與喜愛。此外，自民黨與台灣的交流層級近期亦有提升，她本月初的訪台，即創下自民黨總務會長首次造訪台灣的紀錄，期盼台日關係持續深化。
Councillor Arimura noted that the LDP Youth Division is not only a bridge between Taiwan and Japan, but also a cradle for future political leaders. Through repeated exchanges, she said, its members have gradually developed a deeper understanding of and greater affection for Taiwan. She added that exchanges between the LDP and Taiwan had recently been elevated to a higher level. Her visit earlier that month, she said, marked the first visit to Taiwan by a serving Chairperson of the LDP’s General Council. She expressed hope that relations between Taiwan and Japan would continue to deepen.
最後，有村參議員邀請在場嘉賓一同舉杯致意，午宴旋即展開，席間雙方就區域情勢、供應鏈韌性及人才交流等議題廣泛交換意見，餐敘氣氛輕鬆融洽。
In closing, Councillor Arimura invited all the guests to join her in a toast. The luncheon then began, and the two sides held wide-ranging discussions on regional developments, supply chain resilience, and talent exchanges in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere.
宴會最後由青年局前局長牧島花蓮眾議員致閉幕詞，歷時約2小時圓滿結束，也為此次日本之行劃下句點。（2026/08/26）
The luncheon ended with closing remarks by Karen Makishima, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives and former Director of the LDP Youth Division, bringing both the approximately two-hour gathering and the delegation’s visit to Japan to a successful close. (2026/08/26)
立法院江副院長率跨黨派代表團於本（8月26）日上午出席「亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會」（APPU）第54屆大會閉幕式後，於午間在我駐日代表處李逸洋大使陪同下，與日本自民黨總務會長有村治子與自民黨青年局國會議員進行交流餐敘。
On the morning of August 26, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) led a cross-party delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 54th General Assembly of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union (APPU). Following the ceremony, accompanied by Ambassador Lee Yi-Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, the delegation attended a luncheon with Arimura Haruko, Chairperson of the General Council of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and parliamentarians from the party’s Youth Division.
李大使於開場致詞時首先感謝台日議員撥冗出席今日午宴，並感謝本屆APPU大會主辦國日本的支持，促成會議成功採納我國提出的3項決議，為台灣的國會外交寫下新的篇章。
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Lee first expressed his appreciation to Taiwanese and Japanese parliamentarians for taking the time to attend the luncheon and to Japan, the host country of this year’s APPU General Assembly, for its support in securing the adoption of the three resolutions proposed by Taiwan, marking a new chapter in Taiwan’s parliamentary diplomacy.
李大使續表示，台日面對地緣政治情勢升高，更需團結一致，強化經濟安全、深化合作關係；台日友好關係的構築，更有賴兩國議員的持續推動，駐日代表處將繼續致力協助雙方深化交流與合作。
Ambassador Lee further noted that in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions, Taiwan and Japan must stand together to strengthen economic security and deepen cooperation. Strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan also depends on the sustained efforts of parliamentarians from both countries. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan will continue working to help both sides deepen exchanges and cooperation.
江副院長致詞時表示，感謝日方精心安排，本屆APPU會議在各會員國的參與下圓滿結束，在立法院代表團即將返台之際，有機會與有村治子參議員以及日本自民黨的好朋友見面，就是此次日本行最完美的句點。副院長另特別代表立法院與韓國瑜院長，對於近期熊本地震及千葉豪雨的受災民眾，表達誠摯慰問，期待受影響的民眾能早日回歸正常生活。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang thanked the Japanese hosts for their careful arrangements, which contributed to the successful conclusion of this year’s APPU meeting with the participation of its member countries. As the Legislative Yuan delegation prepared to return to Taiwan, he said, having the opportunity to meet with Councillor Arimura Haruko and friends from the LDP was the perfect way to end their visit to Japan. On behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), Vice President Chiang also conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the recent earthquake in Kumamoto and heavy rains in Chiba, expressing hope that they could resume their normal lives as soon as possible.
副院長亦特別感謝有村參議員長期支持台灣的國際參與，是台灣堅定的友人。有村參議員與自民黨青年局本月初分別造訪台灣，今天又一同與立法院代表團相聚，亦是雙方堅定情誼的最佳展現。
Vice President Chiang also expressed particular appreciation to Councillor Arimura for her long-standing support for Taiwan’s international participation, noting that she is a steadfast friend of Taiwan. Earlier that month, he said, Councillor Arimura and members of the LDP Youth Division had made separate visits to Taiwan. Their coming together again that day with the Legislative Yuan delegation, he said, was the best illustration of the steadfast friendship between the two sides.
副院長續表示，台日兩國人民在經濟、貿易、文化及生活各層面，都有密切往來。他舉例指出，去（2025）年台日雙邊貿易總額達848億美元、台人在日消費突破1兆日圓，以及台積電熊本一場量產、二廠將導入更先進製程等，都是台日關係穩健發展的具體表現。副院長強調，台日產業互補性高，日本正積極推動AI、半導體等17個戰略產業領域的發展，不僅切合本屆APPU大會提升亞太區域供應鏈及經濟韌性的主題，也將為台日合作創造更多契機。
Vice President Chiang further stated that the people of Taiwan and Japan maintain close ties in economic affairs, trade, culture, and all aspects of daily life. He cited several examples of the steady development of relations between Taiwan and Japan: bilateral trade totaled US$84.8 billion last year (2025), spending by Taiwanese visitors in Japan exceeded 1 trillion yen, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) had begun mass production at its first plant in Kumamoto, and its second plant was set to introduce more advanced manufacturing processes. He stressed that industries in Taiwan and Japan are highly complementary. Japan, he said, is actively promoting the development of 17 strategic industrial sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. These efforts align with this year’s APPU General Assembly’s theme of strengthening supply chain and economic resilience in the Asia-Pacific region and will also create more opportunities for cooperation between Taiwan and Japan.
副院長最後表示，國會交流一向是台日關係的重要基礎，期盼未來不論在台灣或日本，大家都能多來多往，讓美好的友誼代代傳承。
Vice President Chiang concluded by noting that parliamentary exchanges have always been an important foundation of relations between Taiwan and Japan. He expressed hope for more frequent mutual visits, whether in Taiwan or Japan, so that this cherished friendship could be passed down from generation to generation.
午宴續由有村治子參議員致詞，她首先感謝江副院長率立法院代表團蒞臨，並表示，不論是熊本地震或是千葉豪雨，台灣人民總是不吝伸出援手，而日本也對發生在台灣的天災事件感同身受，彼此間相互理解、支持，深厚的友情令人感動。
Councillor Arimura spoke next, first thanking Vice President Chiang for bringing the Legislative Yuan delegation to Japan. She noted that the people of Taiwan have always readily extended a helping hand, whether following the earthquake in Kumamoto or heavy rains in Chiba. The people of Japan likewise empathize deeply with those affected by natural disasters in Taiwan, she said, describing the mutual understanding, support, and profound friendship between the two sides as deeply moving.
有村參議員提及，自民黨青年局除了是台日間的橋梁，更是培養政壇明日之星的搖籃，而青年局成員們透過一次次的交流，逐漸加深對台灣的認識與喜愛。此外，自民黨與台灣的交流層級近期亦有提升，她本月初的訪台，即創下自民黨總務會長首次造訪台灣的紀錄，期盼台日關係持續深化。
Councillor Arimura noted that the LDP Youth Division is not only a bridge between Taiwan and Japan, but also a cradle for future political leaders. Through repeated exchanges, she said, its members have gradually developed a deeper understanding of and greater affection for Taiwan. She added that exchanges between the LDP and Taiwan had recently been elevated to a higher level. Her visit earlier that month, she said, marked the first visit to Taiwan by a serving Chairperson of the LDP’s General Council. She expressed hope that relations between Taiwan and Japan would continue to deepen.
最後，有村參議員邀請在場嘉賓一同舉杯致意，午宴旋即展開，席間雙方就區域情勢、供應鏈韌性及人才交流等議題廣泛交換意見，餐敘氣氛輕鬆融洽。
In closing, Councillor Arimura invited all the guests to join her in a toast. The luncheon then began, and the two sides held wide-ranging discussions on regional developments, supply chain resilience, and talent exchanges in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere.
宴會最後由青年局前局長牧島花蓮眾議員致閉幕詞，歷時約2小時圓滿結束，也為此次日本之行劃下句點。（2026/08/26）
The luncheon ended with closing remarks by Karen Makishima, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives and former Director of the LDP Youth Division, bringing both the approximately two-hour gathering and the delegation’s visit to Japan to a successful close. (2026/08/26)