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FAPA’s 2026 Fundraising Speech Tour Kicks Off with Strong Community Support for Tony Hu’s Taiwan Defense Talks

Henry Tsai — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:32:14 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – June 23, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

FAPA’s 2026 Fundraising Speech Tour Kicks Off with Strong Community Support for Tony Hu’s Taiwan Defense Talks

The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) launched its 2026 Fundraising Speech Tour on June 17, 2026. Organized by local FAPA chapters across the United States, the nationwide tour features two invited speakers. The first part of the tour highlights Tony Hu (胡振東) and his talk, “U.S.-Taiwan Military Relations & the Defense of Taiwan,” bringing Taiwanese American communities together at a critical moment for Taiwan and Indo-Pacific security.

To date, the tour has drawn close to 200 attendees and received media coverage across four stops — Laguna Woods and Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This turnout demonstrates strong grassroots support across FAPA communities. The initial events have also sparked lively audience engagement, with Hu addressing topics such as U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation beyond arms sales, Taiwan’s defense procurement process, civil defense, emerging threats like cognitive warfare, and the critical role overseas Taiwanese can play in supporting Taiwan in moments of crisis.

“Taiwan’s security is not only a military issue; it is also a matter of public understanding, social resilience, and international support,” said Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅), National President of FAPA. “Through this speech tour, FAPA hopes to help the broader American public better understand the challenges Taiwan faces and why our community’s voice and action matter.”

Tony Hu served 27 years in the U.S. Air Force and is a former U.S. government official and U.S. defense industry executive. He previously served as Taiwan In-Country Manager for Raytheon Technologies, Senior Director in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Deputy Chief and Acting Chief of the Security Cooperation Office at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). His career has focused extensively on U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation, defense policy, and military affairs.

2026 FAPA Fundraising Speech Tour: Stops Completed So Far

June 17 — Laguna Woods, CA
June 18 — Los Angeles, CA
June 20 — Atlanta, GA
June 21 — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Upcoming stops include:

June 23 — Gainesville, FL
June 24 — Tampa, FL
June 25 — Orlando, FL
June 27 — Rockville, MD
June 28 — Hillsborough, NJ
July 3 — Chicago, IL
July 5 — Kansas City, KS
July 8 — St. Louis, MO
July 10 — Dallas, TX
July 12 — San Diego, CA

To view the full schedule and register for an upcoming event, please visit FAPA’s 2026 Fundraising Speech Tour page: https://fapa.org/2026-fundraising-speech-tour-tony-hu/

Starting July 8, FAPA will feature Roy Liu (劉珞亦), co-founder of Plain Law Movement, political commentator, and media host, with his talk, “Rebuilding Taiwan’s Democratic Defense Through Politics and Education.” More information: https://fapa.org/2026-fundraising-speech-tour-roy-liu/

FAPA 2026 募款巡迴演講展開：胡振東台灣防衛講座獲台美人熱烈支持

台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）2026 募款巡迴演講於 6 月 17 日正式展開，由全美各地 FAPA 分會共同主辦，並邀請兩位講者全美巡迴。首波演講由胡振東（Tony Hu）主講，以「美台軍事關係與台灣防衛」（U.S.-Taiwan Military Relations & the Defense of Taiwan）為題，在台灣與印太安全面臨嚴峻挑戰的關鍵時刻，凝聚台美人社群共同關注台灣防衛議題。

巡迴演講至今已在四個場次吸引近 200 人參與，並獲得媒體報導，包括加州拉古納伍茲（Laguna Woods）與洛杉磯（ Los Angeles ）、喬治亞州亞特蘭大（ Atlanta ），以及佛羅里達州勞德岱堡市（ Fort Lauderdale ），展現 FAPA 社群強大的草根力量。前幾場演講也引發現場熱烈討論，胡振東除了探討美台軍事合作中的軍售議題外，也深入淺出說明台灣的國防軍購程序、民防、認知作戰等新興威脅，並就海外台灣人在危機時刻如何為台灣提供關鍵支持提出具體建議。

FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士表示：「台灣安全不只是軍事議題，也關乎公共理解、社會韌性與國際支持。透過這次巡迴演講，FAPA 希望幫助更廣大的美國大眾深入理解台灣所面臨的挑戰，也讓大家看見我們社群的聲音與行動為何如此重要。」

胡振東過去長期任職於美國政府及國防產業，深度參與美台安全合作、軍售與國防事務。他曾在美國空軍服役 27 年，並曾擔任美國國防部長辦公室資深主任、美國在台協會（AIT）安全合作辦公室副主任與代理主任，以及雷神科技台灣區經理。

2026 FAPA 募款巡迴演講已完成場次：

6月17日 — Laguna Woods, CA
6月18日 — Los Angeles, CA
6月20日 — Atlanta, GA
6月21日 — Fort Lauderdale, FL

接下來巡迴場次包括：

6 月 23 日 — Gainesville, FL
6 月 24 日 — Tampa, FL
6 月 25 日 — Orlando, FL
6 月 27 日 — Rockville, MD
6 月 28 日 — Hillsborough, NJ
7 月 3 日 — Chicago, IL
7 月 5 日 — Kansas City, KS
7 月 8 日 — St. Louis, MO
7 月 10 日 — Dallas, TX
7 月 12 日 — San Diego, CA

如欲查看完整場次並報名參加，請至 FAPA 2026 募款巡迴演講頁面：
https://fapa.org/2026-fundraising-speech-tour-tony-hu/

FAPA 第二波全美巡迴演講預告：7月8日起，FAPA 將邀請《法律白話文運動》共同創辦人、時事評論員與媒體主持人劉珞亦（Roy Liu），以「在政治與教育的戰場上，找回台灣民主的防衛機制」為題進行演講。詳情請見：https://fapa.org/2026-fundraising-speech-tour-roy-liu/

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Event Photos from FAPA Chapters / FAPA 各分會活動照片

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FAPA-Led Campaign Marks First Congressional Taiwanese American Heritage Week Resolution Since 2010 and Record 27 Statewide Proclamations

Henry Tsai — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:10:47 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – May 20, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

FAPA-Led Campaign Marks First Congressional Taiwanese American Heritage Week Resolution Since 2010 and Record 27 Statewide Proclamations

The Formosan Association for Public Affairs’ (FAPA) 2026 Taiwanese American Heritage Week (TAHW) celebration achieved a historic milestone: the first Congressional resolution recognizing TAHW since 2010. FAPA’s grassroots community also worked with more than 100 bipartisan elected officials nationwide to proclaim or recognize TAHW, including 27 state governors — the highest number in the campaign’s 27-year history.

FAPA collaborated with U.S. Representative Ami Bera (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, to introduce a bipartisan resolution to recognize May 10–16, 2026, as Taiwanese American Heritage Week (H.Res.1280). Introduced on May 13, the resolution was led by Rep. Bera alongside co-leads Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Young Kim (R-CA), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ), with additional cosponsors including Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), James Walkinshaw (D-VA), and Dave Min (D-CA).

“I was honored to lead my colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution to formally recognize Taiwanese American Heritage Week,” said Representative Bera. “Taiwanese Americans play an integral role in strengthening the close and enduring partnership between the United States and Taiwan, and I am proud to celebrate the contributions of the more than 700,000 Taiwanese Americans who call our nation home.”

FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅) stated: “For too long, Taiwanese Americans have been made invisible – our identity under threat of being absorbed, our heritage overlooked. The fight to be recognized as Taiwanese and Taiwanese American is real and personal for our community.” Dr. Kao added, “This week is our answer to that. When more than 100 elected officials and 27 Governors across the United States proclaim and recognize Taiwanese American Heritage Week, it is significant. It means that at every level of government, from mayors to Members of Congress, leaders are willing to stand up and say Taiwanese Americans’ stories deserve to be told.”

Beyond Capitol Hill, FAPA also mobilized its 44 chapters to work with more than 100 bipartisan elected officials to proclaim or recognize TAHW, including a record 27 governors, underscoring the growing visibility of the Taiwanese American community across all levels of government. Governors of Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming issued TAHW proclamations.

First observed in 1999, TAHW is celebrated annually in May during the week after Mother’s Day to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Taiwanese Americans.

FAPA 推動 2010 年以來首次「台美人傳統週」國會決議案，27 位州長同步響應創歷史新高

台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）2026 年「台美人傳統週」（Taiwanese American Heritage Week, TAHW）慶祝活動創下歷史性里程碑：成功促成美國國會自 2010 年以來，首度提出表彰「台美人傳統週」的決議案。此外，FAPA 全美草根網絡也與全美超過 100 位跨黨派民選官員合作，透過發布公告或致函方式共同表彰，其中包括 27 位州長共同響應，創下該活動 27 年歷史以來的最高紀錄。

FAPA 此次與美國聯邦眾議員暨「國會台灣連線」共同主席貝拉（Ami Bera, D-CA）辦公室密切合作，提出一項跨黨派決議案（H.Res.1280），正式表彰 2026 年 5 月 10 日至 16 日為「台美人傳統週」。該決議案於 5 月 13 日由眾議員貝拉領銜提出，並由麥考爾（Michael McCaul, R-TX）、金映玉（Young Kim, R-CA）及史坦頓（Greg Stanton, D-AZ）眾議員共同主導。其他共同提案人包括哥倫比亞特區國會代表諾頓（Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-DC），以及眾議員康納（Ro Khanna, D-CA）、謝曼（Brad Sherman, D-CA）、沃金肖（James Walkinshaw, D-VA）與閔大衛（Dave Min, D-CA）。

眾議員貝拉表示：「我很榮幸能帶領國會同僚提出這項跨黨派決議案，正式表彰『台美人傳統週』。台美人在深化美台之間緊密且持久的夥伴關係上，扮演著不可或缺的角色。全美有超過 70 萬名台美人以美國為家，我非常自豪能與大家一同慶祝他們對這個國家的卓越貢獻。」

FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士指出：「長期以來，台美人的認同往往面臨被抹去的威脅，我們的文化傳統也常被忽視。因此，對整個台美人社群而言，爭取正名為『台灣人』與『台美人』，是一場極其真實且切身的奮鬥。」林會長進一步強調：「這一週的豐碩成果，就是我們最強力的回應。當全美有超過百位民選官員、27 位州長共同響應並公告『台美人傳統週』時，這意義非凡。這代表著從地方首長到國會議員，各級政府的領袖們都願意挺身而出，共同肯定台美人的故事值得被看見、被訴說。」

除了國會山莊的成果外，FAPA 也動員全美 44 個分會，促成超過 100 位跨黨派民選官員表彰「台美人傳統週」，其中包括創紀錄的 27 位州長，彰顯出台美人社群在美國各級政府中日益提升的能見度。阿拉巴馬州、亞利桑那州、康乃狄克州、德拉瓦州、喬治亞州、愛達荷州、伊利諾州、馬里蘭州、麻薩諸塞州、密西根州、密西西比州、內華達州、紐澤西州、北達科他州、俄亥俄州、奧勒岡州、奧克拉荷馬州、賓夕法尼亞州、羅德島州、南卡羅萊納州、田納西州、德州、佛蒙特州、華盛頓州、西維吉尼亞州、威斯康辛州與懷俄明州州長皆發布公告，表彰「台美人傳統週」。

「台美人傳統週」最早於 1999 年開始舉辦，每年5 月於母親節過後一週的期間慶祝，旨在表彰台美人的歷史、文化與對美國社會的卓越貢獻。

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TAHW Photos from FAPA Chapters / FAPA 各分會「台美人傳統週」活動照片

Appendix 1: TAHW Proclamations

State Governors

Alabama – Governor Kay Ellen Ive
Arizona – Governor Katie Hobbs
Connecticut – Governor Ned Lamont
Delaware – Governor Matt Meyer
Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp
Idaho – Governor Brad Little
Illinois – Governor JB Pritzker
Illinois – Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton
Maryland – Governor Wes Moore
Massachusetts – Governor Maura T. Healey
Michigan – Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Mississippi – Governor Tate Reeves
Nevada – Governor Joe Lombardo
New Jersey – Governor Mikie Sherrill
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong
Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine
Oregon – Governor Tina Kotek
Oklahoma – Governor J. Kevin Stitt
Pennsylvania – Governor Josh Shapiro
Rhode Island – Governor Daniel J. McKee
South Carolina – Governor Henry McMaster
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee
Texas – Governor Greg Abbott
Vermont – Governor Phil Scott
Washington – Governor Bob Ferguson
West Virginia – Governor Patrick James Morrisey
Wisconsin – Governor Tony Evers
Wyoming – Governor Mark Gordon

County Executives

Georgia – Fulton Manager Dick Anderson
Georgia – Gwinnett Administrator Glenn Stephens
Maryland – Montgomery Executive Marc Elrich
New York – Dutchess Executive Sue Serino
New York – Onondaga Executive Ryan McMahon II
Virginia – Loudoun County Chair Phyllis J. Randall
Virginia – Prince William Chair Deshundra Jefferson

State Elected Officials

Maryland State Senator Clarence Lam
Massachusetts House Speaker Ronald Mariano
Massachusetts State Representative Tram T. Nguyen
Massachusetts State Representative Tackey Chan
Massachusetts State Representative Tara Hong
Massachusetts State Representative Amy Mah Sangiolo
Massachusetts State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven
Massachusetts State Representative Donald H. Wong
Oregon State Senator Courtney Neron Misslin
Virginia State Representative Azlan Salim
Virginia State Senator Stella G. Pekarsky

City Mayors

California – Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii
California – Cupertino Mayor Kitty Moore
California – Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan
California – Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
California – San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie
California – Santa Clara Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Florida – Gainesville Mayor Harvey L. Ward Jr.
Illinois – Westmont Village Mayor Steve Nero
Maryland – Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott
Maryland – Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton
Massachusetts – Brookline Select Board Chair Bernard Greene
Massachusetts – Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
Massachusetts – Malden Mayor Gary Christenson
Massachusetts – Newton Mayor Marc C. Laredo
Massachusetts – Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr.
Massachusetts – Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson
Michigan – Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor
Nebraska – Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing Jr.
New Jersey – Franklin Mayor Phillip Kramer
New Jersey – Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein
New York – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
New York – Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens
North Carolina – Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams
North Carolina – Winston-Salem Mayor J. Allen Joines
Ohio – Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval
Ohio – Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb
Ohio – Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes
Ohio – Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin and City Council
Ohio – Powell Mayor Heather Karr
Ohio – Westerville Mayor David Grimes
Oregon – Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty
Oregon – Portland Mayor Keith Wilson
Oregon – Tigard Mayor Yi-Kang Hu
Rhode Island – Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley
Texas – Austin Mayor Kirk Watson
Virginia – Fairfax Mayor Catherine S. Read
Virginia – Herndon Town Mayor Keven J. LeBlanc, Jr.
Washington – Bellevue Mayor Mo Malakoutian
Washington – Camas Mayor Steve Hogan
Washington – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Washington – Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle

Appendix 2: TAHW Letters from Members of the U.S. Congress

U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ)
U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ)
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Young Kim (R-CA)
U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Dave Min (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA)
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)
U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
U.S. Representative April Delaney (D-MD)
U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (D-NC)
U.S. Representative Deborah Ross (D-NC)
U.S. Representative Herb Conaway Jr. (D-NJ)
U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (D-NY)
U.S. Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH)
U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (D-OR)
U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA)
U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)

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FAPA Urges Trump Administration to Advance $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package and Congress to Swiftly Pass the PORCUPINE Act and Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

Henry Tsai — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:59 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – May 14, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

FAPA Urges Trump Administration to Advance $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package and Congress to Swiftly Pass the PORCUPINE Act and Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

As U.S.-China diplomacy continues following President Donald Trump’s May 14 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) makes clear that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan should not be tied to the timing, outcome, or agenda of any U.S.-China negation.

“U.S. arms sales to Taiwan should be based on Taiwan’s self-defense needs and longstanding U.S. commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances,” said FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao. “Taiwan’s defense needs must never be treated as a bargaining chip in broader U.S.-China negotiations.”

Dr. Kao emphasized, “FAPA has long advocated for granting Taiwan ‘NATO+’ status and the Six Assurances to strengthen the U.S.–Taiwan security partnership. Since FAPA launched its House PORCUPINE Act petition on January 29, 2026, at least 20 Members of Congress have joined as new cosponsors.”

“FAPA commends the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s prompt action in advancing the PORCUPINE Act to include Taiwan as a NATO Plus partner under the Arms Export Control Act. Congress should pass the PORCUPINE Act and codify the Six Assurances into law to institutionalize U.S. commitments to Taiwan.” Dr. Kao added.

“We also urge the Trump administration to move forward with the pending $14 billion Taiwan arms package awaiting notification to Congress, including counter-drone assets, an integrated battle command system, and medium-range munitions.”

The Six Assurances, first articulated under the Reagan administration in 1982, have remained a longstanding U.S. policy upheld for more than four decades, including the clear commitment that the United States will not consult with Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan. Together with the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), they form the cornerstones of U.S.–Taiwan relations.

FAPA 呼籲川普政府推進 140 億美元對台軍售，並敦促國會儘速通過《豪豬法案》與《對台六項保證法案》

隨著美國總統川普於 5 月 14 日在北京會晤中國國家主席習近平，美中外交持續進行，台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）明確表示：美國對台軍售不應取決於任何美中會晤的時間、結果或議程。

「美國對台軍售應基於台灣自我防衛需求，和《台灣關係法》與『六項保證』的長期承諾，」FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士表示。「台灣的防衛需求絕不應成為美中談判的籌碼。」

林會長強調：「FAPA 長期倡議爭取台灣的『北約加』（NATO Plus）地位，並推動『六項保證』法制化，以解決對台軍售積壓問題、深化美台安全夥伴關係。FAPA 自 2026 年 1 月 29 日發起《豪豬法案》眾議院請願行動以來，已有至少 20 位國會議員加入成為新的共同提案人。」

「FAPA 肯定眾議院外交委員會迅速推進《豪豬法案》，將台灣納入《武器出口管制法》下的『北約加』（NATO Plus）夥伴，國會應儘速通過《豪豬法案》並將『六項保證』入法，以法制化美國對台承諾。」

林會長補充表示：「我們也呼籲川普政府儘速推進延宕已久，目前尚未通知國會的140 億美元對台軍售案，包括反無人機能力、整合式作戰指揮系統，以及中程彈藥。」

「六項保證」是 1982 年由雷根政府提出，四十多年來美國始終恪守的長期對台政策，其核心內涵包括：美國明確承諾不會就對台軍售與北京進行磋商。「六項保證」與《台灣關係法》共同構成美台關係的基石。

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19 Governors Among 80 Bipartisan U.S. Elected Officials Recognizing Taiwanese American Heritage Week in Record Year

Henry Tsai — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:53:00 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – May 10, 2026
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19 Governors Among 80 Bipartisan U.S. Elected Officials Recognizing Taiwanese American Heritage Week in Record Year

As Taiwanese American Heritage Week (TAHW) begins today, running from May 10–17, 2026, communities across the United States are celebrating Taiwanese American heritage. The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) marks the occasion with a record-breaking milestone: at least 80 bipartisan elected officials have issued proclamations or letters of recognition honoring the Taiwanese American community — the highest number in the observance’s 27-year history. Since 1999, FAPA and its 44 chapters have worked alongside elected officials at every level of government to build one of the most prolific and sustained civic advocacy campaigns in the Taiwanese American community.

This year’s campaign achieved unprecedented success, with at least 80 bipartisan elected officials issuing proclamations or letters of recognition, including 19 state governors, 1 Lieutenant Governor, 7 U.S. Senators, 15 U.S. Representatives, 4 state legislators, 4 county executives, and 30 mayors. Governors in 19 states issued proclamations recognizing TAHW: Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washinton, and Wyoming.

FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅) stated: “Taiwanese American Heritage Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich history of the Taiwanese American community and recognize the impactful work and leadership of its countless members of our community.” Dr. Kao added, “Taiwanese Americans have excelled as artists, Nobel laureates, scientists, researchers, scholars, professors, human rights activists, business leaders, among others. Our community has made enormous contributions to the prosperity of American society. By sharing our heritage, honoring our stories, and recognizing these contributions, Taiwanese Americans continue to serve as a vital bridge that strengthens the enduring bond between the United States and Taiwan.”

Proclamations and recognitions from elected officials highlighted the impact of Taiwanese Americans and the importance of robust U.S.–Taiwan ties. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs pointed to Taiwan’s role as an “indispensable economic pillar,” citing semiconductor investment led by TSMC. Texas Governor Greg Abbott recognized Taiwanese Americans’ contributions to science, education, business, the arts, and public service. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker noted Taiwan’s resilience in the face of growing geopolitical challenges.

At the local level, leaders underscored the importance of community and cultural exchange. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson described the Taiwanese American Heritage Week as reflective of the city’s global identity, while the Taiwan-born Mayor of Tigard, Oregon, Yi-Kang Hu highlighted Taiwanese Americans’ traditions of civic engagement and democratic values.

Members of Congress also recognized the occasion. U.S. Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH) praised Taiwanese Americans’ contributions and recalled Taiwan’s donations of masks and other personal protective equipment to U.S. communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chair of the Senate Taiwan Caucus, reaffirmed his support for Taiwan’s security, prosperity, and democracy.

As part of this year’s observance, audiences across the United States can also deepen their understanding of Taiwan by watching the documentary Invisible Nation, now available on PBS.org and the PBS App, and airing on local PBS stations nationwide.

TAHW Proclamations From

State Governors

Arizona – Governor Katie Hobbs
Connecticut – Governor Ned Lamont
Delaware – Governor Matt Meyer
Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp
Idaho – Governor Brad Little
Illinois – Governor JB Pritzker
Illinois – Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton
Maryland – Governor Wes Moore
Massachusetts – Governor Maura T. Healey
Michigan – Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Mississippi – Governor Tate Reeves
New Jersey – Governor Mikie Sherrill
Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine
Oregon – Governor Tina Kotek
Pennsylvania – Governor Josh Shapiro
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee
Texas – Governor Greg Abbott
Vermont – Governor Phil Scott
Washington – Governor Bob Ferguson
Wyoming – Governor Mark Gordon

City Mayors

California – Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
California – San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie
California – Santa Clara Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Florida – Gainesville Mayor Harvey L. Ward Jr.
Illinois – Westmont Village Mayor Steve Nero
Maryland – Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott
Maryland – Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton
Massachusetts – Brookline Select Board Chair Bernard Greene
Massachusetts – Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
Massachusetts – Malden Mayor Gary Christenson
Massachusetts – Newton Mayor Marc C. Laredo
Massachusetts – Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr.
Michigan – Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor
New Jersey – Livingston Township Mayor Shawn Klein
New York – Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens
North Carolina – Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams
North Carolina – Winston-Salem Mayor J. Allen Joines
Ohio – Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval
Ohio – Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb
Ohio – Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes
Ohio – Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin and City Council
Ohio – Powell Mayor Heather Karr
Ohio – Westerville Mayor David Grimes
Oregon – Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty
Oregon – Portland Mayor Keith Wilson
Oregon – Tigard Mayor Yi-Kang Hu
Texas – Austin Mayor Kirk Watson
Virginia – Fairfax Mayor Catherine S. Read
Washington – Camas Mayor Steve Hogan
Washington – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

TAHW Letters from Members of the U.S. Congress

1. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)
2. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
3. U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)
4. U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
5. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ)
6. U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
7. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
8. U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA)
9. U.S. Representative Lou Correa (D-CA)
10. U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA)
11. U.S. Representative Young Kim (R-CA)
12. U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo (D-CA)
13. U.S. Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA)
14. U.S. Representative Dave Min (D-CA)
15. U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA)
16. U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA)
17. U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
18. U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)
19. U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
20. U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (D-NY)
21. U.S. Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH)
22. U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA)

County Executives

Georgia – Gwinnett County Administrator Glenn Stephens
Maryland – Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
New York – Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino
New York – Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon II

State Elected Officials

Maryland State Senator Clarence Lam
Massachusetts House of Representative Speaker Ronald Mariano
Virginia State Representative Azlan Salim
Virginia State Senator Stella G. Pekarsky

全美 19 位州長、共計 80 位跨黨派民選官員共同祝賀「台美人傳統週」，創下歷史新高紀錄

隨著「台美人傳統週」（Taiwanese American Heritage Week, TAHW）於 2026 年 5 月 10 日正式展開，並將持續至 5 月 17 日，全美各地社群正熱烈慶祝台美人傳統與文化。台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）也於此刻迎來一項創紀錄的里程碑：全美已有 80 位跨黨派民選官員發布正式公告或祝賀信，表彰台美人社群的貢獻，創下該活動 27 年歷史以來的最高紀錄。自 1999 年以來，FAPA 及其全美 44 個分會持續與各級政府民選官員合作，共同將此活動打造為台美人社群中最廣泛且最具持續性的公民倡議行動之一。

今年的活動成果取得了空前的成功，至少 80 位跨黨派民選官員發布正式公告或祝賀信，包括 19 位州長、1 位副州長、7 位聯邦參議員、15 位聯邦眾議員、4 位州級民意代表、4 位郡行政首長，以及 30 位市長。發布「台美人傳統週」正式公告的 19 個州包括：亞利桑那州、康乃狄克州、德拉瓦州、喬治亞州、愛達荷州、伊利諾州、麻薩諸塞州、紐澤西州、俄亥俄州、奧勒岡州、賓夕法尼亞州、田納西州與德州。

FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士表示：「每年的『台美人傳統週』都是一個重要機會，讓我們共同慶祝台美人社群豐富多元的歷史，並表彰無數社群成員的傑出成就與領導力。」林會長補充道：「台美人在各個領域皆有卓越表現，舉凡藝術家、諾貝爾獎得主、科學家、研究人員、學者、教授，乃至人權倡議者及企業領袖，不一而足。我們的社群為美國社會的繁榮作出重大貢獻。透過分享我們的文化傳承、傳揚我們的故事、並肯定這些貢獻，台美人將持續作為連結台灣與美國的重要橋樑，進一步強化這份歷久彌堅的情誼。」

多位民選官員在公告與祝賀信中，凸顯了台美人的影響力以及鞏固台美關係的重要性。亞利桑那州州長郝愷悌（Katie Hobbs，另譯霍布斯）指出，台灣已成為亞利桑那州「不可或缺的經濟支柱」，並特別提及由台積電（TSMC）帶動的半導體投資。德州州長艾波特（Greg Abbott）則肯定台美人在科學、教育、商業、藝術與公共服務等領域的貢獻。伊利諾州州長普里茨克（JB Pritzker）則指出，在日益嚴峻的地緣政治挑戰下，台灣持續展現出堅強韌性。

在地方層級，多位地方首長也強調社群與文化交流的重要性。西雅圖市長凱蒂·威爾遜（Katie Wilson）表示，「台美人傳統週」充分反映西雅圖的全球城市身份與多元文化特色。出生於台灣的奧勒岡州泰格德市（Tigard）市長胡義康（Yi-Kang Hu）則強調台美人社群積極參與公共事務、珍視民主價值的傳統。

多位美國國會議員亦透過祝賀信函表示支持。美國聯邦眾議員蘭斯曼（Greg Landsman, D-OH）讚揚台美人社群對美國社會的貢獻，並回顧台灣於 COVID-19 疫情期間，向美國社區捐贈口罩及其他個人防護裝備（Personal Protective Equipment, PPE）的善舉。聯邦參議員暨參議院「台灣連線」（Senate Taiwan Caucus）共同主席提里斯（Thom Tillis, R-NC）則重申其對台灣安全、繁榮與民主的堅定支持。

作為今年「台美人傳統週」慶祝活動的一部分，全美觀眾亦可透過觀看紀錄片《看不見的國家》（Invisible Nation），進一步深化對台灣的認識。該片目前已於美國公共電視網（PBS）官網與 App 上線，並於全美各地 PBS 電視台播出。

發布「台美人傳統週」公告之美國官員名單：

州長

亞利桑那州 – 州長郝愷悌 Katie Hobbs
康乃狄克州 – 州長賴蒙特 Ned Lamont
德拉瓦州 – 州長馬特·邁耶 Matt Meyer
喬治亞州 – 州長坎普 Brian Kemp
愛達荷州 – 州長李睿德 Brad Little
伊利諾州 – 州長普里茨克 JB Pritzker
伊利諾州 – 副州長史圖瑞頓 Juliana Stratton
馬里蘭州 – 州長摩爾 Wes Moore
麻薩諸塞州 – 州長希利 Maura T. Healey
密西根州 – 州長惠特梅爾 Gretchen Whitmer
密西西比州 – 州長李維茲 Tate Reeves
紐澤西州 – 州長薛瑞爾 Mikie Sherril
俄亥俄州 – 州長狄懷恩 Mike DeWine
奧勒岡州 – 州長柯泰克 Tina Kotek
賓夕法尼亞州 – 州長夏皮洛 Josh Shapiro
田納西州 – 州長李比爾 Bill Lee
德州 – 州長艾波特 Greg Abbott
佛蒙特州 – 州長史考特Phil Scott
華盛頓州 – 州長佛格森Bob Ferguson
懷俄明州 – 州長高登Mark Gordon

市長

加州 – 奧克蘭市市長 Barbara Lee
加州 – 舊金山市市長 Daniel Lurie
加州 – 聖克拉拉市市長 Lisa M. Gillmor
佛羅里達州 – 蓋恩斯維爾市市長 Harvey L. Ward Jr.
伊利諾州 – 衛斯蒙市市長 Steve Nero
馬里蘭州 – 巴爾的摩市市長 Brandon M. Scott
馬里蘭州 – 洛克維爾市市長 Monique Ashton
麻薩諸塞州 – 布魯克萊恩委員會主席 Bernard Greene
麻薩諸塞州 – 劍橋市市長 Denise Simmons
麻薩諸塞州 – 莫爾登市市長 Gary Christenson
麻薩諸塞州 – 牛頓市市長 Marc C. Laredo
麻薩諸塞州 – 里維爾市市長 Patrick M. Keefe Jr.
密西根州 – 安娜堡市市長 Christopher Taylor
紐澤西州 – 利文斯頓鎮市長 Shawn Klein
紐約州 – 雪城市市長 Sharon F. Owens
北卡羅來納州 – 杜倫市市長 Leonardo Williams
北卡羅來納州 – 溫斯頓-塞勒姆市長 Allen Joines
俄亥俄州 – 辛辛那提市市長 Aftab Pureval
俄亥俄州 – 克里夫蘭市市長 Justin M. Bibb
俄亥俄州 – 都柏林市市長 Chris Amorose Groomes
俄亥俄州 – 加漢納市市長 Laurie Jadwin 與市議會
俄亥俄州 – 鮑威爾市市長 Heather Karr
俄亥俄州 – 西維爾市市長 David Grimes
奧勒岡州 – 比弗頓市市長 Lacey Beaty
奧勒岡州 – 波特蘭市市長 Keith Wilson
奧勒岡州 – 泰格德市市長胡義康
德州 – 奧斯汀市市長 Kirk Watson
維吉尼亞州 – 費爾法克斯市市長 Catherine S. Read
華盛頓州 – 卡馬斯市市長 Steve Hogan
華盛頓州 – 西雅圖市市長 Katie Wilson

發表「台美人傳統週」祝賀信之美國國會議員名單：

參議員巴迪亞（Alex Padilla, D-CA）
參議員杜賓（Dick Durbin, D-IL）
參議員馬基（Ed Markey, D-MA）
參議員范霍倫（Chris Van Hollen, D-MD）
參議員布克（Cory Booker, D-NJ）
參議員巴德（Ted Budd, R-NC）
參議員提里斯（Thom Tillis, R-NC）
眾議員趙美心（Judy Chu, D-CA）
眾議員柯雷亞（Lou Correa, D-CA）
眾議員羅康納（Ro Khanna, D-CA）
眾議員金映玉（Young Kim, R-CA）
眾議員李卡多（Sam Liccardo, D-CA）
眾議員劉雲平（Ted Lieu, D-CA）
眾議員閔大衛（Dave Min, D-CA）
眾議員拉蒂法·西蒙（Lateefah Simon, D-CA）
眾議員陳德瑞（Derek Tran, D-CA）
眾議員克利什納穆希（Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-IL）
眾議員歐清傑（Jake Auchincloss, D-MA）
眾議員拉斯金（Jamie Raskin, D-MD）
眾議員帕特·瑞安（Pat Ryan, D-NY）
眾議員蘭斯曼（Greg Landsman, D-OH）
眾議員沃金肖（James Walkinshaw, D-VA）

郡行政首長

喬治亞州 – 格溫列特郡郡長 Glenn Stephens
馬里蘭州 – 蒙哥馬利郡郡長 Marc Elrich
紐約州 – 達奇斯郡郡長 Sue Serino
紐約州 – 奧農達加郡郡長 Ryan McMahon II

州級民意代表

馬里蘭州 – 州參議員林力圖
麻薩諸塞州 – 眾議會議長 Ronald Mariano
維吉尼亞州 – 州眾議員 Azlan Salim
維吉尼亞州 – 州參議員佩卡斯基 Stella G. Pekarsky

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TAHW Photos from FAPA Chapters / FAPA 各分會「台美人傳統週」活動照片

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FAPA Launches Letter-Writing Campaign to Restore “Taiwan” in World Coffee Championships Records

Chih-Jung Huang — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:36:09 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – May 8, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

FAPA Launches Letter-Writing Campaign to Restore “Taiwan” in World Coffee Championships Records

The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) launched a letter-writing campaign today, urging supporters, coffee professionals, coffee communities, Taiwanese American organizations, and the general public to call on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), World Coffee Events (WCE), and the World Coffee Championships (WCC) to restore the name “Taiwan” in all WCC records, communications, and historical materials. The campaign follows the WCC’s April 28 decision to arbitrarily replace “Taiwan” with the wrongful designation “Chinese Taipei” for Taiwanese contestants and the Taiwan coffee community.

“Taiwan’s coffee community and professionals have earned their place on the world stage under the name ‘Taiwan,’” said FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅). “Forcing the name ‘Chinese Taipei’ onto Taiwanese contestants and historical records is not an administrative update; it is an act of national identity erasure.”

FAPA strongly objects to the WCC’s explanation that the change was made to align with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) naming conventions. Those conventions have long forced Taiwanese teams to compete under the discriminatory misnomer “Chinese Taipei” rather than under Taiwan’s own name.

Numerous U.S. statutes, most notably the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), establish and reaffirm “Taiwan” as the proper and formal designation in U.S. law and policy. Accordingly, U.S. legal and policy frameworks have long referred to Taiwan simply as “Taiwan.”

The SCA is a California-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association, and WCE is its wholly owned subsidiary. Neither the SCA nor WCE should import the discriminatory “Chinese Taipei” formula into the specialty coffee community.

“As a U.S. nonprofit trade association, the SCA and its subsidiaries should follow U.S. norms, statutory precedents, and policy. They should not allow external political pressure, especially pressure from China, to distort Taiwan’s name, identity, or achievements,” Dr. Kao underscored.

For nearly two decades, Taiwanese contestants have competed and the Taiwan coffee community has been recognized at WCC events under the name “Taiwan,” earning 70 competition entries, 18 finalist placements, and seven world championships. The WCC’s retroactive replacement of “Taiwan” with “Chinese Taipei” erases the name under which Taiwan’s coffee professionals built their record and global reputation. This decision also contradicts the SCA’s stated commitment to fostering a global, equitable, and inclusive coffee community.

FAPA calls on the SCA, WCE, and WCC to restore the name “Taiwan” in all current and historical WCC records, reverse all retroactive changes, and commit to respecting Taiwan’s true name going forward.

“Taiwan’s coffee community deserves to be seen, recorded, and respected under its own name,” Dr. Kao emphasized. “The global coffee community should stand for accuracy, fairness, and respect. ‘Let Taiwan be Taiwan’ — in sports, in international organizations, and in the global coffee community.”

Take Action: Send Your Individual Name Rectification Letter!

Supporters are encouraged to use FAPA’s name rectification letter as a template and send it directly to the leadership of SCA, WCE, and WCC.

How to Participate:

Fill out the sign-on form at https://forms.gle/NWgio96HCQpiaFEp9
Copy the FAPA name rectification letter template and personalize it as needed.
Email your letter to the SCA/WCE/WCC leadership at: [Email list]
Use this subject line: Restore “Taiwan” in World Coffee Championships Records
Optional Opening Line: You may include this line at the beginning of your email:
“I am writing in support of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs’ (FAPA) request that the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), World Coffee Events (WCE), and the World Coffee Championships (WCC) immediately restore the name ‘Taiwan’ in all World Coffee Championships records and communications. Please see the letter below.”
Share the campaign: Share this campaign with your friends to help amplify support for restoring “Taiwan” in official World Coffee Championships records.

FAPA 發起「一人一信」正名行動，要求世界咖啡錦標賽恢復「台灣」名稱

台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）於今日（發起「一人一信」正名行動，鼓勵支持者、咖啡專業人士、咖啡社群、海外台灣人組織及一般大眾，共同去信精品咖啡協會（Specialty Coffee Association, SCA）、世界咖啡組織 （World Coffee Events, WCE）及世界咖啡錦標賽（World Coffee Championships, WCC），要求其在所有世界咖啡錦標賽的出賽紀錄、官方通訊及歷史資料中恢復使用「台灣」名稱。此次行動源於世界咖啡錦標賽於 4 月 28 日擅自決定將台灣參賽選手及台灣咖啡社群的標示，由「台灣」（Taiwan）錯誤地改為「中華台北」（Chinese Taipei）。

FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士表示：「台灣咖啡社群與專業人士是以『台灣』之名在世界舞台發光發熱。將『中華台北』強加於台灣參賽者並溯及歷史紀錄，並非單純的行政更新，而是抹除台灣國家認同的行為。」

FAPA 強烈反對世界咖啡錦標賽將此次任意更名解釋為「依循國際奧林匹克委員會（International Olympic Committee, IOC）及國際足球總會（Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA）的命名慣例」。這些慣例長期以來強迫台灣代表隊在歧視性的錯誤稱呼「中華台北」下參賽，而不能使用「台灣」自己的名字。

美國多項法律，尤其是《台灣關係法》（Taiwan Relations Act, TRA），均確立並重申「台灣」（Taiwan）作為美國法律與政策中適當且正式的稱呼。因此，美國法律與政策架構長期以來均直接以「台灣」稱呼台灣。

精品咖啡協會（SCA）是註冊於美國加州的 501(c)(6) 非營利業界協會，而世界咖啡組織（WCE）則為其全資子公司。無論是 SCA 或 WCE，都不應將歧視性的「中華台北」模式引入全球精品咖啡社群。

林會長強調：「作為美國的非營利業界協會，精品咖啡協會（SCA）及其子公司應遵循美國法律規範、慣例與政策。他們不應讓外部政治壓力，尤其是來自中國的壓力，扭曲台灣的名稱、身份認同與成就。」

近二十年來，台灣參賽選手一直以「台灣」之名參與世界咖啡錦標賽，台灣咖啡社群也以此名獲得國際認可，並累積了 70 次參賽紀錄、18 次決賽席次及 7 個世界冠軍。世界咖啡錦標賽將「台灣」之名回溯地更改為「中華台北」，抹除了台灣咖啡專業人士建立其參賽紀錄與國際聲譽時所使用的名稱。此舉也違背了 SCA 所宣稱致力於建立全球性、公平且具包容性的咖啡社群之宗旨。

FAPA 呼籲精品咖啡協會（SCA）、世界咖啡組織（WCE）及世界咖啡錦標賽（WCC）恢復所有現行及歷史賽事紀錄中的「台灣」名稱，撤回所有追溯更改，並承諾在未來會尊重台灣的真實名稱。

林會長強調：「台灣咖啡社群應以自己的名字被看見、被記錄、被尊重。全球咖啡社群應堅守準確、公平與尊重的原則。無論在體育賽事、國際組織，或全球咖啡社群之中，都應『讓台灣就是台灣』（Let Taiwan be Taiwan）！」

採取行動：一人一信要求台灣正名

FAPA 鼓勵所有支持者使用我們的正名信範本，直接寄給 SCA、WCE 及 WCC 的領導層。

參與方式：

填寫連署表單於 https://forms.gle/NWgio96HCQpiaFEp9
複製 FAPA 正名信範本，並根據個人需要進行修改
寄出 Email：將你的個人正名信寄給 SCA/WCE/WCC 領導層：[Email 名單]
信件主旨：請使用 Restore “Taiwan” in World Coffee Championships Records
開頭句（可選）：你可在信件開頭加入以下句子:
“I am writing in support of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs’ (FAPA) request that the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), World Coffee Events (WCE), and the World Coffee Championships (WCC) immediately restore the name ‘Taiwan’ in all World Coffee Championships records and communications. Please see the letter below.”
分享此台灣正名行動： 請將「一人一信」正名行動分享給你的朋友，共同要求世界咖啡錦標賽恢復使用「台灣」名稱。

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Growing Overseas Taiwanese Solidarity and New Congressional Action Following China’s Blocking of President Lai’s Eswatini Visit

Chih-Jung Huang — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:51:24 +0000

Public Statement
Washington, D.C. – April 30, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

Growing Overseas Taiwanese Solidarity and New Congressional Action Following China’s Blocking of President Lai’s Eswatini Visit

On April 23, 2026, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) led an international coalition of overseas Taiwanese organizations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning Beijing for weaponizing airspace access to bully Taiwan and block President Lai Ching-te’s scheduled visit to Eswatini, Taiwan’s sole diplomatic ally in Africa. Since the initial statement was issued, four additional overseas Taiwanese organizations have joined, bringing the coalition to a total of 37 organizations standing in solidarity with Taiwan.

In addition to affirming that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and that its 23 million people have the absolute right to engage freely with the world on their own terms, the coalition called on the U.S. government and the international community to stand with Taiwan by condemning the PRC’s coercion and urging Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to immediately restore overflight clearance for President Lai’s plane.

On April 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI) called for concrete punitive measures against the three African countries for their role in Beijing’s diplomatic sabotage. In a formal letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Tiffany urged the U.S. government to hold the three governments accountable by considering the following actions:

Freezing more than US$100 million in U.S. foreign assistance commitments to Madagascar;
Adding Mauritius to the U.S. “travel ban” list under the Immigration and Nationality Act; and
Suspending any consideration of Seychelles for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.

Rep. Tiffany described the arbitrary revocation of overflight clearances as an “irresponsible action” and a breach of international civil aviation norms that sets a dangerous precedent.

This growing coalition reflects the power of overseas Taiwanese unity, turning solidarity into decisive political momentum as members of U.S. Congress call for concrete consequences in response to Beijing’s coercion.

The expanded and updated list of signatories appears below.

Original Signatories:

Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA)
World Federation of Taiwanese Associations (WFTA)
North America Taiwanese Professors’ Association (NATPA)
North American Taiwanese Women’s Association (NATWA)
Taiwanese Association of America (TAA)
Formosan Association for Human Rights
Taiwanese Canadian Association
European Federation of Taiwanese Associations (EFTA)
Taiwanese Association in the United Kingdom
Taiwanese Scholar Association of Scotland (TSAS)
Taiwan Ireland Association
Association des Taiwanaises en France
Association Formose en France
Czech Taiwan Association
Taiwan Association in Sweden
Taiwan Verein Deutschland, Bezirk Süd
Taiwan Verein in Deutschland e.V. – Bezirk West
Taiwanese Association in Belgium
Taiwanese Association in Switzerland
Taiwanese Association Middle Germany
Taiwanverein in Deutschland e.V.
Foreningen Taiwan I Norden
All Japan Taiwanese Union
Japan North Kanto Taiwan Dental Association
Taiwanese Association in Japan
Taiwanese Association of the Philippines
Asociación de Taiwán en Argentina
Asociación de Taiwán en Costa Rica
Asociación de Taiwán en Paraguay
Associação Cultura Brasil-Taiwan
Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association
Taiwan Association in Australasia
Taiwan Friendship Association of Queensland, Australia

New Signatories:

North American Taiwanese Medical Association (NATMA)
Taiwan Association in Northern Ireland
Taiwanese Association Denmark
Taiwanese Women’s Association Japan

海外台灣人團結持續擴大：針對中國阻撓賴總統出訪友邦，美國國會議員呼籲採取實質反制行動

2026 年 4 月 23 日，台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）領銜海外台灣人組織，發表國際聯合聲明，強烈譴責北京將飛航許可武器化，藉此霸凌台灣並阻撓賴清德總統原定訪問台灣在非洲唯一的邦交國史瓦帝尼。自該聲明發布以來，又有 4 個海外台灣人組織加入，使聲援台灣的國際聯盟總數達到 37 個組織。

除了重申台灣是主權獨立的國家、2,300 萬台灣人民絕對有權依其自身意志自由與世界互動外，該國際聯合聲明也呼籲美國政府及國際社會與台灣團結一致，譴責中華人民共和國的外交脅迫行徑，並敦促塞席爾、模里西斯與馬達加斯加立即恢復賴總統專機的飛航許可。

2026 年 4 月 23 日，美國聯邦眾議員帝芬尼（Tom Tiffany, R- WI）亦呼籲針對這三個非洲國家在北京外交破壞行動中所扮演的角色，採取具體懲罰措施。他在致美國國務卿 Marco Rubio 與國土安全部長 Markwayne Mullin的正式信函中，敦促美國政府考慮採取以下行動，以追究這三國政府責任：凍結對馬達加斯加超過一億美元的美國對外援助承諾；依據《移民與國籍法》，將模里西斯列入美國「旅行禁令」名單；以及暫停將塞席爾納入美國「免簽證計畫」的任何考量。帝芬尼眾議員將「任意撤銷飛航許可」形容為「不負責任的行動」，並指出這是對國際民航規範的破壞，且開下危險先例。

這個持續擴大的國際聯盟展現了海外台灣人團結的力量；隨著美國國會議員呼籲針對北京的脅迫行徑採取具體反制行動，這股力量已轉化為堅定的政治動能。

以下為更新後擴大的連署名單。

原始連署組織：

台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）
世界台灣同鄉會聯合會（WFTA）
北美洲台灣人教授協會（NATPA）
北美洲台灣婦女會（NATWA）
全美台灣同鄉會（TAA）
全美台灣人權協會
加拿大台灣同鄉會
歐洲台灣協會聯合會（EFTA）
英國台灣協會
蘇格蘭台灣學人協會（TSAS ）
愛爾蘭台灣協會
法國台灣女力新知會
法國台灣協會
捷克台灣協會
瑞典臺灣協會
德國台灣協會南區分會
德國台灣協會西部分會
比利時台灣協會
瑞士台灣協會
德國中區臺灣協會
德國台灣協會
瑞典台灣人新生社
全日本台灣連合會
日本北關東台灣齒科醫師聯誼會
在日台灣同鄉會
菲律賓台灣同鄉會
阿根廷台灣協會
哥斯大黎加台協會
巴拉圭台灣同鄉會
巴西台灣同鄉會
澳洲台灣同鄉會
澳紐台灣協會
澳洲昆士蘭台灣同鄉會

新增連署組織：

北美台灣人醫師協會（NATMA）
北愛爾蘭台灣協會
丹麥台灣協會
在日台灣婦女會

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33 Overseas Taiwanese Organizations Strongly Condemn China’s Coercion Against President Lai’s Visit to Eswatini

Henry Tsai — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:55:35 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

33 Overseas Taiwanese Organizations Strongly Condemn China’s Coercion Against President Lai’s Visit to Eswatini

We condemn Beijing for weaponizing airspace access to bully Taiwan and block President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to Eswatini, a sovereign ally. After intense political pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight clearance for President Lai’s plane. This is a clear example of Chinese diplomatic coercion.

Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country. Its 23 million people have the right to engage freely with the world, on their own terms. Beijing has no right to decide who Taiwan can engage with.

The coalition of overseas Taiwanese organizations call on the U.S. government and the international communities to condemn Beijing’s coercion and to urge Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to restore President Lai’s overflight clearance as soon as possible.

The below organizations rise in solidarity with Taiwan:

Signatories:

Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), United States
World Federation of Taiwanese Associations
North America Taiwanese Professors’ Association
North American Taiwanese Women’s Association
Taiwanese Association of America
Formosan Association for Human Rights
Taiwanese Canadian Association
European Federation of Taiwanese Association
Taiwanese Association in the United Kingdom
Taiwanese Scholar Association of Scotland (TSAS)
Taiwan Ireland Association
Association des Taiwanaises en France
Association Formose en France
Czech Taiwan Association
Taiwan Association in Sweden
Taiwan Verein Deutschland, Bezirk Süd
Taiwan Verein in Deutschland e.V. – Bezirk West
Taiwanese Association in Belgium
Taiwanese Association in Switzerland
Taiwanese Association Middle Germany
Taiwanverein in Deutschland e.V.
Foreningen Taiwan I Norden
All Japan Taiwanese Union
Japan North Kanto Taiwan Dental Association
Taiwanese Association in Japan
Taiwanese Association of the Philippines
Asociación de Taiwán En Argentina
Asociación de Taiwán en Costa Rica
Asociación de Taiwán Paraguay
Associacao Cultura Brasil-Taiwan
Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association
Taiwan Association in Australasia
Taiwan Friendship Association of Queensland, Australia

33個海外台灣人團體強烈譴責中國阻撓賴清德總統訪問史瓦帝尼

海外台灣人社群強烈譴責北京操弄第三國飛航許可，作為脅迫工具霸凌台灣，並阻撓賴清德總統原定訪問台灣友邦史瓦帝尼的行程。近日，在中華人民共和國強大的政治壓力下，塞席爾、模里西斯與馬達加斯加撤銷了賴總統專機的飛航許可。這正是中國外交脅迫的明確例證。

台灣是主權獨立的國家，其2,300萬人民有權依照自己的意志，自由地與世界互動。北京無權決定台灣可以與誰交往。

由海外台灣人社群發起的聯盟共同籲請美國政府及國際社會，除了譴責北京的外交脅迫行徑，亦協助斡旋塞席爾、模里西斯與馬達加斯加三國，促其儘速恢復賴總統專機的飛航許可。

以下團體與台灣團結一致：

聲援團體：

美國台灣人公共事務會
世界台灣同鄉會聯合會
北美洲台灣人教授協會
北美洲台灣婦女會
全美台灣同鄉會
全美台灣人權協會
加拿大台灣同鄉會
歐洲台灣協會聯合會
英國台灣協會
蘇格蘭台灣學人協會
愛爾蘭台灣協會
法國台灣女力新知會
法國台灣協會
捷克台灣協會
瑞典臺灣協會
德國台灣協會南區分會
德國台灣協會西部分會
比利時台灣協會
瑞士台灣協會
德國中區臺灣協會
德國台灣協會
瑞典台灣人新生社
全日本台灣連合會
日本北關東台灣齒科醫師聯誼會
在日台灣同鄉會
菲律賓台灣同鄉會
阿根廷台灣協會
哥斯大黎加台協會
巴拉圭台灣同鄉會
巴西台灣同鄉會
澳洲台灣同鄉會
澳紐台灣協會
澳洲昆士蘭台灣同鄉會

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FAPA Mobilizes Community to Bring Invisible Nation across the U.S. through PBS Broadcast and University Tour for Taiwanese American Heritage Week

Henry Tsai — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:50:44 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – April 20, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

FAPA Mobilizes Community to Bring Invisible Nation across the U.S. through PBS broadcast and University Tour for Taiwanese American Heritage Week

The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is driving a nationwide public education campaign to promote Taiwan’s story across the United States through the Invisible Nation university screening tour and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS), with the documentary scheduled for nationwide broadcasts beginning May 1, 2026.

“We wanted the PBS airdate of Invisible Nation to kick off the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and of course, our own Taiwanese American Heritage Week, so that communities across the country could learn Taiwan’s story directly,” said Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅), National President of FAPA. “The struggle for democracy in Taiwan, and the experience of having your identity marginalized, resonates deeply with Taiwanese Americans who have long fought simply to be recognized as Taiwanese. Taiwanese American Heritage Week invites everyone to explore more deeply about Taiwan’s democratic journey, statehood, and identity.”

“Through initiatives like this university tour, we are ensuring that Taiwan is understood on its own terms,” Dr. Kao added.

Bringing Taiwan’s Story to the Next Generation

Since March, FAPA has co-organized a national university tour of Invisible Nation with film director Vanessa Hope and the film’s production team. Key campus partners — including the Alexander Hamilton Society (an organization of foreign policy and national security students) — and local FAPA chapters have facilitated these campus events. Organizations such as TaiwaneseAmerican.org and the Taiwanese Association of America (TAA-USA) also contributed to making the university tour possible.

The tour has already reached over 1,000 attendees and is on track to span 19 university campuses across 11 states, including Yale University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Florida.

Each stop features panel discussions with leading diplomats, policymakers, and scholars, providing the next generation of leaders in foreign policy and national security with a deeper and more grounded understanding of Taiwan.

Taiwan’s Story in Living Rooms Across America

Beginning May 1, 2026, PBS will begin broadcasting Invisible Nation on local stations across the country. The film has already achieved carriage in over 77% of U.S. media markets, and that number is expected to climb.

This milestone was made possible in large part through the generosity and mobilization of individual donors within the FAPA community — reflecting a deep commitment to bringing Taiwan’s story to a national audience.

FAPA is grateful to the following donors whose generosity made the PBS broadcast possible:

Professor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation (美國陳文成教授紀念基金會)
Ching-I and Esther Hsu (徐清一、廖愛信)
Hwa-Lin Lee (李華林)
San Fu Lee (李三富)
Fu-Wen Evan and Elena Ling (林富文、黃美惠)
Ming-shian and Justina Wu (吳銘賢、謝節惠) of WU Family Charitable Fund
Nicholas and Su Syin Wu (吳仲輝、吳素心)

Catch a PBS Broadcast during the Taiwanese American Heritage Week*:

Boston (WGBH) — May 3 (Sun) at 7 p.m. & May 9 (Sat) at 7 p.m.
Chicago (WTTW) — May 10 (Sun) at 10:30 p.m.
San Diego (KPBS) — May 12 (Tue) at 11 p.m.
Honolulu (PBS Hawai‘i) — May 12 (Tue) at 9 p.m.
Los Angeles (KVCR) — May 13 (Wed) at 9:30 p.m.
Columbus/Athens (WOUB) — May 16 (Sat) at 9 p.m.
Washington, D.C./Maryland (WMPT) — May 17 (Sun) at 4:30 p.m.
Atlanta (WABE) — May 17 (Sun) at 10 p.m.
San Francisco (KQED) — May 18 (Mon) at 9 p.m.

*Not a comprehensive list of broadcasts.

For more listings, please check your local PBS station for additional broadcast times.

Other ways to watch

The film will be available to stream for free on PBS.org and the PBS Passport app beginning May 1, 2026.

響應台美人傳統週：FAPA 動員台美人社群，透過校園巡迴與 PBS 播映，將紀錄片《看不見的國家》推向全美

台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）正動員台美人社群，透過紀錄片《看不見的國家》（Invisible Nation）的大學巡迴放映及美國公共電視網（PBS）播映，推動一場全國性的公共教育行動，向美國社會講述台灣的故事。該紀錄片預計自 2026 年 5 月 1 日起，於全美各地 PBS 電視台陸續播出。

FAPA 總會會長林素梅博士表示：「我們特別將《看不見的國家》於 PBS 的首播安排在『亞太裔美國人傳統月』（Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month）之初，並銜接『台美人傳統週』（Taiwanese American Heritage Week），希望讓全美各地的社群與觀眾有機會直接認識台灣的故事。台灣爭取民主的奮鬥歷程，以及其身分認同長期遭到邊緣化的經驗，與台美人社群經年不懈爭取『台灣人』身份正名的經驗產生深刻共鳴。台美人傳統週邀請全美各界更深入地探索台灣的民主進程、國家地位與身分認同。」

林會長強調：「透過校園巡迴等倡議行動，FAPA 致力於確保台灣能以自身的主體脈絡被世界理解。」

深耕校園對話：將台灣故事傳承給下一代

自今年 3 月起，FAPA 與《看不見的國家》導演葛靜文（Vanessa Hope）及其紀錄片製作團隊合作，策劃並推動全美大學巡迴放映。主要的校園合作夥伴 —— 包括由外交政策與國家安全領域學生組成的全國性組織「亞歷山大．漢密爾頓協會」（Alexander Hamilton Society） —— 以及 FAPA 各地分會，共同協力促成了這些校園活動。此外，TaiwaneseAmerican.org 與全美台灣同鄉會（TAA-USA）等團體亦為校園巡迴的成功舉辦貢獻良多。

《看不見的國家》校園巡迴放映至今已吸引超過 1,000 名觀眾參與，預計將橫跨全美 11 個州、19 所大學校園，包括耶魯大學、加州大學柏克萊分校及佛羅里達大學等知名學府。

每場放映會均搭配專題座談，邀請外交官、政策制定者及學者專家參與，為新一代外交與國安領域的領袖人才提供更具體、深入的台灣視野。

走入全美家庭：透過 PBS 擴大台灣能見度

自 2026 年 5 月 1 日起，PBS 將開始在全美各地的地方電視台播映《看不見的國家》。目前該片已在超過 77% 的全美電視市場獲得播映權，且預計該數字將持續攀升。

此一重要里程碑，很大程度上歸功於 FAPA 會員的慷慨捐助與積極動員，展現了台美人社群堅持將台灣故事帶向全美大眾視野的共同信念。

FAPA 誠摯感謝以下捐款人的慷慨解囊，促成此次 PBS 全美播映計畫：

Professor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation（美國陳文成教授紀念基金會）
Ching-I and Esther Hsu（徐清一、廖愛信）
Hwa-Lin Lee（李華林）
San Fu Lee（李三富）
Fu-Wen Evan and Elena Ling（林富文、黃美惠）
WU Family Charitable Fund — Ming-shian and Justina Wu（吳銘賢、謝節惠）
Nicholas and Su Syin Wu（吳仲輝、吳素心）

「台美人傳統週」期間及其前後 PBS 播出時段如下（部分）*

波士頓（WGBH）：5 月 3 日晚間 7 時；5 月 9 日晚間 7 時
芝加哥（WTTW）：5 月 10 日晚間 10 時 30 分
聖地牙哥（KPBS）：5 月 12 日晚間 11 時
檀香山（PBS Hawai‘i）：5 月 12 日晚間 9 時
洛杉磯（KVCR）：5 月 13 日晚間 9 時 30 分
俄亥俄州 Columbus／Athens（WOUB）：5 月 16 日晚間 9 時
華盛頓特區／馬里蘭（WMPT）：5 月 17 日下午 4 時 30 分
亞特蘭大（WABE）：5 月 17 日晚間 10 時
舊金山（KQED）：5 月 18 日晚間 9 時

* 本列表並非完整播映清單。更多時段請洽詢您當地的 PBS 電視台。

其他觀賞方式

《看不見的國家》將自 2026 年 5 月 1 日起，於 PBS.org 及 PBS Passport 應用程式免費提供線上觀看。

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FAPA Commemorates Taiwan’s Freedom of Speech Day, Urging Vigilance to Defend its Hard-Earned Democracy

Henry Tsai — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:52:10 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – April 6, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

FAPA Commemorates Taiwan’s Freedom of Speech Day, Urging Vigilance to Defend its Hard-Earned Democracy

The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) joins Taiwanese communities worldwide in commemorating Freedom of Speech Day on April 7, honoring the legacy of democracy activist Cheng Nan-jung, also known as “Nylon” (鄭南榕). Cheng self-immolated on that day in 1989 to protest the authoritarian Kuomintang (KMT) regime’s attempt to arrest him on sedition charges.

After founding The Freedom Era Weekly in 1984, Cheng declared the publication was “fighting for 100 percent freedom of speech.” As the magazine’s founder and editor-in-chief, he advocated for Taiwan independence, democratic reform, freedom of expression, and the Taiwanese people’s right to self-determination. The magazine frequently published pro-democracy and pro-independence content. After publishing Hsu Shih-kai’s (許世楷) “Draft Constitution of the Taiwan Republic” in 1988, Cheng was charged with sedition.

He refused to comply with the summons and arrest warrant in defense of freedom of speech. After a 71-day standoff with authorities, he ultimately self-immolated on April 7, 1989, as a testament to his resolve. During his self-confinement, Cheng gave an interview entitled “Independence is the only way out for Taiwan,” declaring, “The KMT will only take my body; they will never take me alive.” His sacrifice has since become a powerful symbol of Taiwan’s pursuit of independence, liberty, democracy, and human rights.

“Cheng Nan-jung’s unwavering commitment to freedom of expression and Taiwan independence continues to inspire generations of activists in Taiwan and around the world,” said FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅). “His sacrifice in 1989 reminds us that the freedoms and democracy that the Taiwanese people enjoy today were hard-won through the courage, determination, and sacrifices of countless predecessors.”

“Taiwan’s democratic transition was driven by decades of struggle and advocacy at home and abroad,” Dr. Kao added. “In the United States, Taiwanese American activists founded FAPA in 1982, many of whom had been ‘blacklisted’ by the KMT regime and barred from returning to Taiwan. During the organization’s early years, FAPA worked intensively with bipartisan leaders in Congress — including Senators Claiborne Pell (D-RI) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA), and Representatives Stephen Solarz (D-NY) and Jim Leach (R-IA) — to advance Taiwan’s democracy and human rights.

FAPA’s notable early advocacy efforts and achievements for Taiwan’s democratization include:

A House resolution calling on the Taiwan authorities to lift martial law (Res.591, 1982).
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the need to achieve full democracy on Taiwan (Con.Res.344, 1984).
A foreign relations authorization law whose Section 806, titled “Democracy on Taiwan,” explicitly expressed Congressional support for democratic development and human rights in Taiwan (R.2068 / Public Law 99-93, Section 806, 1985).
Concurrent resolutions expressing Congressional support for Taiwan’s continued democratization, urging the Taiwan authorities to allow the formation of opposition political parties, to guarantee freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, and to move toward a full representative government, including free legislative and presidential elections (Con.Res.233, 1985, and S.Con.Res.121, 1986)
A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding democratic reforms and human rights in Taiwan (Con.Res.235, 1989).
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the authorities on Taiwan should permit the return to Taiwan of all citizens of Taiwan who are committed to peaceful political change (Con.Res.248, 1991).

“As Taiwan has transformed into a thriving democratic and independent country, FAPA’s mission has also evolved,” Dr. Kao concluded. “From advocating for democratization, we must now safeguard Taiwan’s hard-earned democracy and consolidate its independent statehood against growing threats and infiltration from China. Democracy and independence are not destinations, but continuous commitments that must be actively protected.”

FAPA 紀念言論自由日：籲各界提高警覺，捍衛得來不易的台灣民主

台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）與全球各地的台灣人社群，共同紀念 4 月 7 日「言論自由日」，緬懷民主與台獨運動先驅鄭南榕先生的殉道精神。鄭南榕於 1989 年的這一天自焚，以抗議當時威權的國民黨政權企圖以叛亂罪逮捕他。

鄭南榕於 1984 年創辦《自由時代周刊》後，宣示該刊物是為了「爭取百分之百的言論自由」。作為該雜誌的創辦人兼總編輯，他主張台灣獨立、民主改革、言論自由以及台灣人民的自決權。該雜誌經常刊登支持民主與獨立的內容。在 1988 年刊登許世楷的「台灣共和國憲法草案」後，鄭南榕被控涉嫌叛亂罪。

為了捍衛言論自由，他拒絕服從傳喚與逮捕。在與當局展開長達 71 天的對峙後，他最終於 1989 年 4 月 7 日自焚明志。在自囚期間，鄭南榕接受了題為〈獨立，是台灣的唯一活路〉的訪問，並宣示：「國民黨抓不到我的人，只抓得到我的屍體。」他的犧牲自此成為台灣追求獨立、自由、民主與人權的強大象徵。

FAPA 總會長林素梅博士表示：「鄭南榕對言論自由與台灣獨立堅定不移的信念，持續感召著台灣及世界各地的各世代運動者。他在 1989 年的殉道，時刻提醒著我們，台灣人民今日所享有的自由與民主，是由無數前輩的勇氣、決心與犧牲，艱苦爭取而來的。」

林會長補充指出：「台灣的民主轉型是由海內外數十年的鬥爭與倡議所推動的。在美國，台美人倡議者於 1982 年創立 FAPA，其中許多人曾遭國民黨政權列入『黑名單』而被禁止返回台灣。在組織成立初期，FAPA 與美國國會跨黨派領袖密集合作 —— 包括參議員裴爾（Claiborne Pell, D-RI）、甘迺迪（Edward Kennedy, D-MA），以及眾議員索拉茲（Stephen Solarz, D-NY）與李奇（Jim Leach, R-IA）—— 以推進台灣的民主與人權。」

FAPA 早期的台灣民主化重要倡議與成果包括：

1982 年《第 591 號眾議院決議案》（Res.591）：表達美國聯邦眾議院要求台灣當局解除戒嚴之立場。
1984 年《第 344 號眾議院共同決議案》（Con.Res.344）：表達美國國會對台灣實現全面民主的支持。
1985 年《第 2068 號眾議院法案》／《第 99-93 號公法》第 806 節（R.2068 / Public Law 99-93, Section 806）：該外交關係授權法第 806 節標題為「台灣民主」，明確表達美國國會對台灣民主發展與人權的支持。
1985 年《第 233 號眾議院共同決議案》（Con.Res.233）及1986 年《第 121 號參議院共同決議案》（S.Con.Res.121）：表達美國國會對台灣持續民主化的支持，認為台灣當局應允許反對黨成立，保障言論、表意與集會自由，並邁向完整的代議政府體制，包括舉行自由的立法委員與總統選舉。
1989 年《第 235 號眾議院共同決議案》（Con.Res.235）：表達美國國會對台灣民主改革與人權進步的堅定支持。
1991 年《第 248 號眾議院共同決議案》（Con.Res.248）：表達美國國會立場，主張台灣當局應允許所有致力於和平政治變革的台灣公民返回台灣。

林會長最後總結道：「隨著台灣轉型為蓬勃發展的民主與獨立國家，FAPA 的使命也與時俱進。從過去推動民主轉型，我們現在必須致力於守護台灣這得來不易的民主成果，並鞏固其主權獨立之國格，以對抗來自中國日益嚴峻的威脅與滲透。民主與獨立並非終點，而是一項必須積極捍衛的持續承諾。」

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Congressman French Hill’s Office and FAPA Co-Host Dialogue on U.S.–Taiwan Space Partnership Amid Growing Momentum for the TASA Act

Chih-Jung Huang — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:28:20 +0000

For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – March 31, 2026
Contact: 202-547-3686

Congressman French Hill’s Office and FAPA Co-Host Dialogue on U.S.–Taiwan Space Partnership Amid Growing Momentum for the TASA Act

On March 26, 2026, the Formosan Association of Public Affairs (FAPA) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Office of Rep. French Hill (R-AR) on U.S.–Taiwan space cooperation, with invited guest Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) Director General Dr. Jong-Shinn Wu (吳宗信). Congressman Hill is the lead sponsor of the Taiwan and American Space Assistance (TASA) Act (H.R.5626).

The roundtable, moderated by FAPA Executive Director Chiao-Yun Hsiao, provided Members of Congress and their staff with a direct opportunity to engage with TASA leadership to discuss bilateral strategic interests.

FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅) stated in her opening remarks: “Taiwan’s space capabilities are intrinsically linked to its national resilience. Particularly in a potential scenario where Beijing imposes a blockade of Taiwan and undersea cables are compromised, satellite systems would serve as a critical backup to sustain communications while providing vital situational awareness and early warning capabilities. This makes U.S.–Taiwan cooperation in space both geopolitically strategic and operationally practical.”

“Taiwan contributes key strengths in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and secure, ‘non-red’ supply chains. These capabilities are essential not only for Taiwan, but also for the resilience of the broader U.S. space and satellite ecosystem,” Dr. Kao added.

U.S.–Taiwan Space Cooperation

Rep. Hill and TASA Director General Dr. Wu discussed key areas of U.S.–Taiwan space cooperation, including scientific research, space supply chain resilience, and the broader economic and geopolitical implications of this collaboration.

As Taiwan accelerates its space program — expanding domestic low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities and advancing next-generation network development — the TASA Act serves as a critical vehicle for strengthening the bilateral partnership and reinforcing the U.S. commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific.

TASA Act Advances in Both House and Senate

Led by Reps. French Hill and Gabe Amo (D-RI), the TASA Act successfully passed the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in early February as an amendment to the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R.7273).

The Senate version of the TASA Act (S.3979), introduced by Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), advanced through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in early March, sending the measure to the Senate floor.

The legislation seeks to expand cooperation between TASA, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), bolstering U.S.–Taiwan collaboration in satellite development, space exploration, and atmospheric and weather research. Notably, the bill authorizes the voluntary exchange of personnel between the respective agencies, establishing a formal talent pipeline. The TASA Act continues to receive strong bipartisan support in both chambers.

FAPA President Dr. Kao urges Members of Congress to pass the TASA Act this year, emphasizing that “as the global space economy continues to grow rapidly, it creates new opportunities for innovation and partnership. The United States and Taiwan have a strong foundation for deeper cooperation in this domain based on shared values and strategic interests.”

力促《TASA 法案》完成立法：美國眾議員希爾與 FAPA 舉辦圓桌對話，深化美台太空戰略夥伴關係

2026年3月26日，台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）與美國聯邦眾議員希爾（French Hill, R-AR）辦公室共同舉辦一場國會圓桌會議，探討美台太空戰略合作，並邀請台灣「國家太空中心」（Taiwan Space Agency，簡稱 TASA）主任吳宗信博士出席。眾議員希爾為《台美太空援助法案》（Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act，簡稱 TASA Act, H.R.5626）之領銜提案人。

該會議由 FAPA 執行長蕭喬勻主持，為國會議員及其幕僚提供了與台灣國家太空中心領導層直接交流的機會，共同探討雙邊戰略利益。

FAPA 總會長林素梅博士於開場致詞時表示：「台灣的太空能力與其國家韌性密不可分。特別是在北京可能對台灣實施封鎖的情境下，若海底電纜遭受破壞，衛星系統可作為維持通訊的關鍵備援，並提供關鍵的態勢感知（situational awareness）與預警能力。這使得美台在太空領域的合作，既具備地緣政治的戰略高度，也兼具行動上的實務價值。」

林會長進一步指出：「台灣在先進製造、半導體以及安全、『非紅』供應鏈方面具備關鍵優勢。這些能力不僅對台灣至關重要，對於強化美國太空與衛星生態系的整體韌性也同樣不可或缺。」

美台太空合作

眾議員希爾與吳宗信主任討論了美台太空合作的多項重點領域，包括科學研究、太空供應鏈韌性，以及此類協作所帶來的更廣泛經濟與地緣政治影響。隨著台灣加速發展太空計畫——擴展國內低軌衛星（LEO）能力並推動次世代網路建設——《 TASA 法案》已成為強化雙邊夥伴關係並鞏固美國對印太盟友承諾的關鍵工具。

TASA 法案於參眾兩院皆取得進展

由眾議員希爾以及艾莫（Gabe Amo, D-RI）領銜推動的《 TASA 法案》已於今年 2 月初作為《2026 年 NASA 授權法案》（H.R.7273）的修正案，順利通過眾議院科學、太空與科技委員會。

其參議院對應版本（S.3979）由參議員施密特（Eric Schmitt, R-MO）、達克沃斯（Tammy Duckworth, D-IL）及班奈特（Michael Bennet, D-CO）共同提出，亦於今年 3 月初通過參議院商務、科學與交通委員會，並已交付參議院全院審議。

該法案旨在擴大台灣國家太空中心（TASA）、美國國家航空暨太空總署（NASA）及國家海洋暨大氣總署（NOAA）之間的合作，強化美台在衛星研發、太空探索以及大氣與氣象研究方面的協作。值得注意的是，該法案授權雙邊太空機構進行人員交流，建立制度化的人才交換管道。目前，《TASA 法案》在參眾兩院均獲得強力的跨黨派支持。

FAPA 林會長敦促美國參眾兩院議員積極推動《TASA 法案》於今年完成立法，並強調：「隨著全球太空經濟持續快速成長，這為創新與夥伴關係創造了新的契機。基於共同價值觀與戰略利益，美台兩國在太空領域的深化合作已奠定堅實基礎。」

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