Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu was pleased to be invited to the New Year Gala dinner organised by members of the Association of Overseas Alumni in Australia and Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Australia (TCCA).

In the remarks D.G. Wu said, the Taiwanese people have conveyed powerful messages in the recent Presidential election. Through their ballots, they have chosen freedom over authoritarianism and democracy over dictatorship. Taiwan’s new administration is committed to maintaining the peaceful status quo of the Taiwan Strait and opposing any unilateral changes.

Australia and Taiwan uphold shared ideals of freedom, democracy and the rule of law. We must continue to expand opportunities for cooperation and fostering the exchange of ideas, talent, technologies and social initiatives. That is what will ensure the peace and prosperity in our region for the years to come.

Leaders in NSW Parliament such as Rod Roberts MLC, Mark Coure MP, Cameron Murphy MLC, Scott Farlow MLC, Aileen MacDonald MLC, Mark Latham MP, Jacqui Munro MLC, Matt Cross MP and Cl. Barbara Ward also joined the gala dinner to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Through remarks delivered, they commended Taiwan’s democratic achievements, and sent best wishes for a stronger and more robust Taiwan-Australia relationship in all aspects.