US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan
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REPORTER:
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says he hopes the US Congress can help remove investment barriers between the two countries.
Lai was speaking in a meeting with US Representative Brenden Boyle, who is leading a delegation to Taiwan. They’re here to discuss bilateral ties, trade, technology, and regional security. Boyle was a co-sponsor of the Taiwan Travel Act, a law that encourages official visits between Taipei and Washington. Boyle said that Taiwan and the US are linked by their commitment to democracy.
Brendan Boyle (US REPRESENTATIVE):
Our democracies as imperfect as they may be are a shining example to those around the world who are still struggling to be free. That is especially the case for some nations here in Asia.
REPORTER:
Boyle’s delegation is set to leave Taiwan on Friday.
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REPORTER:
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has said he hopes that US Congress can quickly pass legislation that avoids double taxation for cross-border investments between Taiwan and the US.
Lai made the comments during a meeting with US Democratic congressman Brenden Boyle who is leading a delegation of his party’s lawmakers to Taiwan. The delegation is in Taiwan to discuss bilateral ties, trade, technology, and regional security. Boyle was a co-sponsor of the Taiwan Travel Act, a law that encourages official exchanges between Taipei and Washington. Boyle said that Taiwan and the US are linked by their commitment to democracy.
Brendan Boyle (US REPRESENTATIVE):
Our democracies as imperfect as they may be are a shining example to those around the world who are still struggling to be free. That is especially the case for some nations here in Asia.
REPORTER:
Boyle’s delegation is slated to depart Taiwan on Friday.
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