Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang (林右昌) today ended his 13-day visit to the US on behalf of DPP chairman William Lai (賴清德), the party said.
The DPP would continue to pool together all efforts to contribute to Taiwan’s democracy, prosperity and international visibility to carve a brighter future for the country, Lin said in a news release.
Lin ended his trip in Los Angeles at an event to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the DPP, which is to be formally marked on Sept. 28.
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As the 2028 Summer Olympics is to be held in the city, Taiwan would grasp the opportunity to strengthen its participation in international sports events and diplomacy, Lin said.
The party said Lin attended a series of important events in the US, showing Taiwan’s clout in the international community and determination in future development.
Since arriving on Aug. 31, Lin, who was minister of the interior between January last year and May, has visited Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington and Houston.
Lin said he would not disclose which US officials he met during his visit, reflecting sensitivities surrounding the upcoming US presidential election in November, tense US-China relations and Beijing’s continued hostility toward Taiwanese sovereignty and the DPP.
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