Happy 113th National Day to the ROC (Taiwan)!
The 113th National Day Reception of the Republic of China (Taiwan), hosted by TECO Sydney, was held at the historic landmark, the Fullerton Hotel, on the evening of October 3rd. Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Vicki Wu were delighted to celebrate this special occasion with over 350 dignitaries from the Federal and NSW State Parliament, Taiwanese communities, business sector, cultural and arts industries, and the media. The incredible turnout reflected the strong support for democratic Taiwan!
In his speech, DG Wu outlined the new government’s roadmap for development, Taiwan’s key priorities in the current international security environment, and our vision for the future.
Facing serious global threats to democracy, our top priority is maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait through our Four Pillars of Peace action plan: strengthening national defense, building economic resilience, deepening partnerships with fellow democracies, and upholding stable and principled cross-strait leadership.
Federal MP, the Hon. Paul Fletcher, shared his experiences co-leading the federal bipartisan delegation to Taiwan. During the trip, they met with former President Tsai Ing-Wen and President Lai Ching-Te, who was then Vice President. He was deeply impressed by the dedication of Taiwanese politicians to serving the public good
Federal Senator David Shoebridge spoke of Taiwan’s ethnic harmony and the calm, resolute response of the Taiwanese people in the face of military coercion from the PRC, during his family’s visit to Taiwan. He emphasized that Australia shares the same values with Taiwan and should work together to maintain security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Deputy President of the NSW Legislative Council, the Hon. Rod Roberts, appreciated the opportunity to visit Taiwan and witness the passionate election campaigns. He highly praised Taiwan’s mature constitutional governance, which highlights its strong and healthy democratic resilience.
All 7 guest speakers reiterated that Taiwan has proven to be an indispensable partner in global supply chains and looked forward to further strengthening the bonds between Taiwan and Australia ???? for mutual prosperity.
A big thanks to our friends from city councils, officials from the Sydney Diplomatic Corps, experts and scholars from think tanks, and senior officials from the NSW Police and Sydney City Your continued support means so much to us, and your participation made this event a huge success!
