New Taipei SDGs Express No. 7, Jun 2023 – Mayor Hou, Yu-Ih, meets AIT Chairperson Laura Rosenberger share mutual blessings for peace setting aloft a Pingxi Sky Lantern, further advancing Taiwan-US rel
2023-06-29
- 【SDG 17】Mayor Hou, Yu-Ih, meets AIT Chairperson Laura Rosenberger share mutual blessings for peace setting aloft a Pingxi Sky Lantern, further advancing Taiwan-US relations
- American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairperson Laura Rosenberger led a delegation on the afternoon of June 7th to meet Mayor Hou, Yu-Ih, at the New Taipei City Government. Both sides interlocuted on the many dimensions of US-Taiwan exchange, Cross-Straits relations, regional security, and regional economic integration. As America’s stalwart Asian-Pacific ally, it was only natural that during this important visit by Chairperson Rosenberger, Mayor Hou relayed full support for continuing close cooperation between Taiwan and the US, and his position on maintaining stability in the Taiwan Straits. Mayor Hou also discussed his career development in public service, and the path to his considered decision to run for President along with his core national governance plans.
【SDG 17】Creative diplomacy: the only one in the world! New Taipei VLR wins Germany iF Design Award for the second time Mayor
After the release of the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2021, New Taipei City has won numerous awards, not only the "Good Design Award of Japan" and the "2022 Golden Point Design Award". This year, the City won the "2023 iF Design Award Germany - Public Branding Award in the Communication category" and was selected from nearly 11,000 entries from 56 countries! It is also the only government entity in the world that has won two consecutive VLR awards, ensuring international visibility for New Taipei City’s sustainability!
【SDG 17】Mayor Hou, Yu-Ih meets renowned Sinologist Dr. Andrew J. Nathan to seek advice on the China question and preventing conflict in the Taiwan Straits
Renowned American Sinologist Dr. Andrew Nathan, Professor at Columbia University, yesterday the 14th visited Mayor Hou, Yu-Ih at the New Taipei City Government, to discuss the current Cross-Straits status quo, and share views on US, China and Taiwan trilateral relations. Mayor Hou reiterated that if he should be elected President, he will adhere to the constitutional position of the Republic of China, and restart robust, pragmatic channels for dialogue and cooperation with the mainland, while maintaining the status quo and reducing Cross-Straits tensions.
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