在芝加哥辦事處努力經營及推動下，本處類總領事延峰今年獲美中西部主流媒體多次刊登投書及採訪，有效為台灣發聲，彰顯台灣在全球議題上所扮演的關鍵角色，摘錄部分獲刊報導的相關主題包含：
1.闡述《台灣關係法》立法45週年之重要性；
2.呼籲美中西部各界支持台灣有意義參與聯合國、世界衛生組織、國際刑警組織及聯合國氣候變化綱要公約等國際組織；
3.詳細說明台灣與美中西部的經貿、科技及文化交流情形；
4.警示中國威權主義及單方面改變印太地區和平穩定現狀之野心
5. 說明我國如何迅速因應今年花蓮震災。(各次專訪重點請詳圖文)
駐芝加哥辦事處再次感謝美中西部各大媒體的支持，讓更多美國中西部民眾認識台灣的重要性！台灣將持續努力推動有意義參與國際組織，以專業貢獻促進全球永續發展，並深化與美國中西部各州的夥伴關係，攜手促進經貿、科技及文化的多元合作。
威斯康辛政治報 (WisPolitics)
2024年9月10日
題目：《為確保印太地區的和平與穩定，有必要讓台灣參與聯合國體系》(Securing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific requires Taiwan’s participation in the UN system)
類總領事強調台美近年經貿投資成長迅速，而中國威權主義野心在印太地區逐步擴張，台灣則在印太和平穩定扮演重要角色，呼籲聯合國及早接納台灣有意義參與聯合國體系，停止扭曲1971年聯合國大會通過的第2758號決議。
Director General Lei emphasized the rapid growth of Taiwan-U.S. trade and investment in recent years, while China's authoritarian ambitions continue to expand in the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. He called on the United Nations to promptly accept Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN system and to stop distorting the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 adopted in 1971.
連結：https://www.wispolitics.com/2024/dennis-yen-feng-lei-securing-peace-and-stability-in-the-indo-pacific-requires-taiwans-participation-in-the-un-system/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3ieF39EdMJiUivexLkSNIQE77SAJOyvBfkea_Byirkkt6uAeNbE_uTX0g_aem_F3N6f_JCarXH3rk2wKllNQ
底特律新聞 (The Detroit News) 2024年9月11日標題：《將台灣納入聯合國體系》(Include Taiwan in U.N. system) 類總領事指出台灣與密西根州關係密切，且台灣在全球高科技供應鏈、人工智能(AI)革命及高階晶片生產中扮演重要角色，並呼籲聯合國接納台灣有意義參與聯合國體系，停止扭曲1971年聯合國大會通過的第2758號決議。
Director General pointed out the close relationship between Taiwan and Michigan, emphasizing Taiwan's important role in the global high-tech supply chain, the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and advanced semiconductor production. He also called on the United Nations to accept Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN system and to stop distorting the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 adopted in 1971.
連結：https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/09/10/letter-include-taiwan-in-the-un-system/75160794007/
每日前鋒報(Daily Herald)2024年4月29日標題：《當全球因應下一波大流行病，台灣準備好了》(Taiwan is ready for global preparation for future pandemics)類總領事指出，台灣強力支持國際衛生條例修正條文及新的大流行病協定的通過與實施，呼籲世界衛生組織將台灣納入這兩項文件的簽署方，共同監測新興病毒株，即時通報及分享相關資訊，並呼籲世界衛生組織及相關各方秉持專業及包容的原則，主動並務實邀請台灣參加世界衛生大會及參與世界衛生組織所主辦的會議。
Director General Lei emphasized that Taiwan strongly supports the adoption and implementation of the amended International Health Regulations (IHR) and the drafting Pandemic Agreement. He called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to include Taiwan as a signatory to these two documents to ensure joint efforts in monitoring emerging virus strains, timely reporting, and sharing relevant information.
Furthermore, he urged the WHO and all relevant parties to uphold principles of professionalism and inclusivity, and to proactively and pragmatically invite Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and other WHO-hosted meetings.
連結：https://www.dailyherald.com/20240429/letters-to-the-editor/taiwan-ready-for-global-preparation-for-future-pandemics/
芝加哥太陽報 (Chicago Sun-Times) 2024年11月18日 標題：《台灣與伊利諾州夥伴關係是對抗全球氣候變化及跨境犯罪的重要資產》(Illinois' partnership with Taiwan is an asset) 類總領事說明台灣在對抗氣候變遷及打擊跨境犯罪不可或缺的關鍵角色，台灣與伊州深具合作潛力，呼籲伊州乃至美國中西部各界支持台灣有意義參與《聯合國氣候變化綱要公約》（UNFCCC）及國際刑警組織（INTERPOL）。
Director General Lei explained Taiwan's indispensable role in combating climate change and fighting cross-border crime. He highlighted the significant potential for cooperation between Taiwan and Illinois and called on Illinois, as well as the broader U.S. Midwest, to support Taiwan's meaningful participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
連結：https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2024/11/18/climate-change-chicago-brandon-johnson-taiwan-bears-sylvester-stallone-donald-trump
科恩克里夫蘭商報 (Crain's Cleveland Business) 2024年8月19日 標題：「『美國中西部議會聯合會』重申與台灣的夥伴關係」（Midwestern Legislative Conference reaffirms partnership with Taiwan）報導闡述美中西部州議會聯合會通過決議支持《台灣關係法》及與駐芝加哥辦事處合辦場邊早餐說明會情形，並充分說明TRA對台美中西部關係之重要性。類總領事表示，《台灣關係法》協助鞏固堅如磐石的台美關係，並確保印太地區的和平與繁榮。
The report highlighted the Midwestern Legislative Conference's resolution supporting the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the side-event breakfast briefing co-hosted with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago. It provided a comprehensive explanation of the TRA's significance for Taiwan-U.S.-Midwest relations.
The Director General Lei stated that the Taiwan Relations Act has played a crucial role in solidifying the rock-solid Taiwan-U.S. relationship and ensuring peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
報導連結：https://www.crainscleveland.com/content-studio/midwestern-legislative-conference-reaffirms-partnership-taiwan
科恩克里夫蘭商報 (Crain's Cleveland Business) 2024年7月15日 標題：《中西部各州擴大成為台美貿易樞紐》(Midwest gains ground as trading hub between U.S. and Taiwan) 類總領事強調《台灣關係法》45週年對台美中西部關係的重要性，該法不僅彰顯強健台美關係，更有助台美中西部經貿、科技及學術等多元關係及交流，並盼美中西部能發展成為台美經濟和教育交流樞紐。
Director General Lei emphasized the importance of the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act for Taiwan-U.S. Midwest relations. The Act not only highlights the strong Taiwan-U.S. ties but also contributes to the growth of diverse exchanges in trade, technology, and academia between Taiwan and the U.S. Midwest. He expressed hope that the Midwest can develop into a hub for Taiwan-U.S. economic and educational exchanges.
報導連結：https://www.crainscleveland.com/content-studio/midwest-gains-ground-trading-hub-between-us-and-taiwan
每日前鋒報(Daily Herald) 2024年3月3日 標題：中國企圖主控全球航權(Let’s stop China’s ambition for world aviation dominance) 類總領事呼籲國際社會正視中國擅改M503航路，遏制中國企圖主控全球航權之野心，確保區域的和平、安全、穩定與繁榮。
Director General Lei urged the international community to address China’s unilateral alteration of the M503 flight route, warning against China's ambition to dominate global aviation rights. He emphasized the need to safeguard regional peace, security, stability, and prosperity.
連結：https://www.dailyherald.com/20240303/columns/lets-stop-chinas-ambition-for-world-aviation-dominance/
芝加哥全球電子報 (Chicago Global) 2024年6月7日 標題：《中西部各州爭相爭取台灣投資》(How Midwestern states are courting Taiwanese investment) 類總領事說明台灣與美中西部各州加強經貿交流及合作之努力及進展，並強調台灣與伊利諾州經貿關係密切，伊州、芝加哥多所大學及研究機構亦強化與台灣之教育合作，彰顯雙方政治、經濟、教育和文化交流正持續加深。
Director General Lei discussed the efforts and progress in strengthening trade and economic exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S. Midwest. He emphasized the close trade relations between Taiwan and Illinois, noting that several universities and research institutions in Illinois and Chicago have also strengthened educational cooperation with Taiwan. This highlights the deepening political, economic, educational, and cultural exchanges between both sides.
連結：https://globalaffairs.org/commentary-and-analysis/blogs/chicagoglobal/how-midwestern-states-are-courting-taiwanese-investment
威斯康辛政治報播客 Podcast (WisPolitics Podcast) 2024年1月19日
由主持人 Ken Wasylik & Sandi Siegel進行專訪 類總領事強調台美理念相近，經貿、投資合作密切，並強調台美洽簽BTA及ADTA等協定，將促進雙邊經貿互動，增進兩國人民福祉，也盼台灣與美國中西部各州在貿易投資、人才培育、產學合作、華語教學、文化等領域的交流與合作均能拓展與深化。
Director General Lei emphasized the shared values between Taiwan and the U.S., as well as the close cooperation in trade, investment, and other areas. He highlighted the signing of agreements such as the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), which will promote bilateral economic interactions and enhance the well-being of both nations. He also expressed hope that Taiwan and the U.S. Midwest will expand and deepen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, talent development, industry-academic collaboration, Mandarin language education, and cultural exchange.
伊州地方電視台WIFR
2024年12月12日
標題： 《各國代表致力與中西部商務建立連結》Worldwide representatives build connections with area businesses
類總領事說明台灣與伊利諾州強化經貿合作夥伴關係之重要性Director Director General Lei highlighted the importance of strengthening Taiwan-Illinois economic and trade partnerships.。
連結：https://www.wifr.com/2024/12/13/worldwide-representatives-build-connections-with-area-businesses/
駐芝加哥辦事處處長類延峰出席許氏人參50週年紀念活動接受東森美洲新聞採訪
2024年9月24日
類總領事說明台灣企業兼具台美兩國精神，有助台美之間商務合作與交流
Director General Lei emphasized that Taiwanese enterprises embody the spirit of both Taiwan and the United States, contributing to enhanced business cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.
連結：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dd1lGnRUug
駐芝加哥辦事處處長類延峰接受「芝加哥太陽時報」、「美國廣播公司」第7電視台專訪說明我國因應花蓮地震災情 2024年4月4日、 2024年4月3日類總領事指出台灣具多年防範及因應震災之經驗，並說明我國政府如何迅速因應今年花蓮震災。Director General Lei stated Taiwan's extensive experience in disaster prevention and response and explained how the Taiwanese government responded swiftly and effectively to this year’s Hualien earthquake.
連結：https://chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world/2024/04/04/st-ignatius-students-earthquake-taiwanhttps://abc7chicago.com/taiwan-earthquake-in-hualein-city-st-ignatius-college-prep-chicago-school/14613729/
