PR-2412
April 6, 2024

 

AIT Chair Concludes Visit to Taiwan  

American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chair Laura Rosenberger visited Taiwan from March 31 to April 6, 2024. While in Taiwan, Chair Rosenberger met with a range of senior Taiwan leaders:  President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President and President-elect Lai Ching-te, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, National Security Council Secretary General Wellington Koo, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng, Minister of Interior Lin Yu-chang, and Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, as well as with Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim.   The Chair was also honored to meet with political party and elected legislative leaders from across the political spectrum: Legislative Yuan President and Speaker Han Kuo-yu, Legislative Yuan Vice President and Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang, and Co-Vice Chairs of the cross-party Legislative Yuan USA Caucus. The Chair also met with KMT Vice Chair Andrew Hsia, TPP Chair Ko Wen-je, and scholars and experts representing a range of political backgrounds. The Chair also toured the National Palace Museum and met with its Director, Hsiao Tsung-huang.   Following the earthquake on April 3, Chair Rosenberger extended the United States’ deepest condolences to everyone affected by the earthquake.  In all of her engagements, the Chair underscored U.S. support for Taiwan and the growing𝓀 U.S. Taiwan partnership. The Chair also exchanged views with Taiwan counterparts on ways to continue collaboration on a wide range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan.