President Makes Transit Stop in Los Angeles|總統過境洛城 千人僑宴迎接.美方新聞解禁

President Tsai Ing-wen stopped over in Los Angeles during her trip to visit allies in Latin America. A banquet was held in her honor, and attended by overseas compatriots as well as members of the U.S. House of Representatives.


President Tsai Ing-wen received a warm welcome as she arrived at a banquet held in her honor by overseas compatriots in Los Angeles. In difference with past banquets, this one was open to the press for the entire duration. American Institute in Taiwan Chairperson James Moriarty and several members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Foreign Affairs Committee Chairperson Ed Royce, Representative Judy Chu and Representative Brad Sherman were in attendance. They mentioned their support for the Taiwan Travel Act and spoke about the importance of maintaining good relations with Taiwan in their speeches.

And it's great to have you stop in Los Angeles, or Houston, or wherever your travels take you, but where we need to see you is in Washington, D.C. with the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Los Angeles was the first stop on Tsai's trip, which will take her to visit diplomatic allies in Latin America. After arriving in the city, she visited the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles. This was her first-ever visit to an overseas representative office. She spoke with young Taiwanese living in the United States, telling them now is a good time to return to Taiwan to explore entrepreneurship and investment opportunities.

I believe investors' ways of thinking and preparation are much better than before, and the regulatory structure also provides these possibilities, so my meaning is that now is a good opportunity and you shouldn't miss out. If you want to return, we will take on the responsibility of connecting you with Taiwan's society.

The president told the Overseas Community Affairs Council to establish platforms at its 12 centers in North America to connect Taiwan with these places. Overseas compatriots also organized an airplane banner with the message "Taiwan is not part of China," while members of anti-independence groups staged a protest outside Tsai's hotel. They were swiftly driven away before they could cause a scene.