President of TaiwanTsai Ing-WenAttending the New Year’s Eve dinner of the US Chamber of Commerce today is also the last time during his tenure as president.In his speech, he touted his eight-year political achievements, saying that Taiwan’s economy has grown by nearly 40%. Has grown and the stock market has doubled; He also expressed his support for the elected president.lai qingdeI am confident that Lai Qingde will continue Taiwan’s success story.
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) today held its 2024 New Year’s Eve Dinner, inviting Tsai Ing-wen and Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).Sun Xiaoya(Sandra Oudkirk) participated. In addition, Vice President-elect Hsiao Meiqin, General Secretary to the President Lin Jialong, Vice Chairman of the Legislative Yuan Jiang Qichen, Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxi, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wannan, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi and Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan were also invited. Was. To participate.
In her speech, Tsai Ing-wen said that this was her eighth year attending the New Year’s Eve dinner, which represented her resigning the presidency and saying goodbye to everyone. He said that Taiwan has faced the epidemic and inflation and other difficulties in the past few years, but Taiwan has overcome them, which shows the resilience and adaptability of Taiwan’s economy and people.
Tsai Ing-wen also noted that Taiwan’s economy has grown steadily. During his eight years in office, the economic scale has increased by more than 39% compared to 2016. The annual economic growth rate averages 3.1%, which is much higher than the international average. The domestic stock market also exceeded 2 10,000 points, more than double that of 2016.
Tsai Ing-wen also laughed and said that when she first attended the New Year’s Eve dinner, the then-president of the American Chamber of Commerce criticized her policies a lot, but she was very happy that she did not hear any negative comments. Comment not heard. Today. He concluded his speech by expressing confidence in Lai that she can make Taiwan more democratic, peaceful and sustainable, stay on the right track and continue Taiwan’s success story.
AIT director Sun Xiaoya is expected to step down in August this year. This would be his last chance to attend the American Chamber of Commerce’s New Year’s Eve dinner. Sun Xiaoya pointed out in his speech that relations with the United States are becoming closer. From 2010 to 2020, an average of 9 US congressional delegations visited Taiwan each year. However, as of 2023, 39 US congressional delegations visited Taiwan that year.
Sun Xiaoya said that AIT looks forward to cooperating with President-elect Lai Ching-te and the leaders of Taiwan’s political parties in the future to strengthen the common interests and values of both parties and enhance long-term informal relations between the two parties. Is.
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