Taiwan in Vancouver

💬 加拿大人有多關注台灣？從最近幾場新書發表會就能看出來！

加拿大國際事務協會（Canadian International Council）於6月17、18日分別在溫哥華島舉辦兩場《Inspired By Taiwan》新書發表會，現場幾乎座無虛席，顯示加拿大社會越來越重視 #台灣 的國際處境。作者George Takach精闢分析公民社會如何使台灣成為民主自由與科技創新的典範，並從加拿大人的視角闡述台灣半導體產業在全球供應鏈的重要性。他認為 #加拿大 政府重新調整與中國的經貿關係，並不會影響加台既有的交流與合作。

由於前兩場活動反應熱烈，本處隨即與加拿大國際事務協會合作，於6月22日在 #溫哥華 市中心加辦一場新書發表會。劉處長在會上表示，台灣之所以會成為一個成功的民主國家，主要是因為蔣經國總統落實「催台青」，並提拔李登輝作為接班人。李登輝就任總統後，便與黨外人士攜手促成民主轉型。台灣得來不易的民主與自由，需要充實的國防作為後盾。當我們的國家越被打壓，台灣人民走向世界的決心就更堅強，希望志同道合夥伴能夠繼續支持台灣有意義參與包括INTERPOL及WHO在內的國際組織。

另外，George Takach也應本處邀請，於6月21日前往台加文化協會，向溫哥華海外青年文化大使分享撰寫《Inspired by Taiwan》的心路歷程。他鼓勵青年大使們勇敢表達自己的台裔身分，並把握出國交流與旅行的機會，向身邊朋友介紹台灣，並清楚說明台灣不是中國的一部分。

George Takach是一位博學多聞的律師，擁有多倫多大學歷史學、政治經濟學和哲學學士學位，以及卡爾頓大學諾曼．帕特森國際事務學院研究生學位和多倫多大學法律學位。他在加拿大頂尖律師事務所McCarthy Tétrault擔任科技律師已有四十年，長期關注科技、國際事務及公共政策議題。⚖️✨

談起台加關係，Takach可說是瞭如指掌。他前不久接受資深媒體人Steve Paikin專訪時，除了回顧馬偕醫院的故事、還原台灣借鏡加拿大經驗設計全民健保制度的過程外，還觀察到一個有趣的現象，🦫 Roots在台灣擁有極高人氣，門市數量比加拿大本地還要多呢！😊👍

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💬 How much attention are Canadians paying to Taiwan these days? A series of recent book events right here in British Columbia offers a pretty good clue!

On June 17th and 18th, the Canadian International Council (CIC) hosted two talks featuring the monograph “Inspired By Taiwan” on Vancouver Island that were nearly standing-room only. Packed from corner to corner, the occasions reflected the growing interest amongst Canadians in ’s place on the global stage. George Takach, the book’s author, provided an incisive analysis on how Taiwan’s vibrant civil society transformed the country into a model for democracy, freedom, and technological innovation. Speaking from a Canadian perspective, he then underscored the critical importance of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry to global supply chains. Takach believes that ’s recalibration of economic ties with China will not diminish the level of exchanges and collaborations between Canada and Taiwan.

Following the enthusiastic response to the first two events, our office joined forces with the Canadian International Council to host an additional reception to celebrate the book in Downtown on June 22nd. During the event, Director General Liu recounted the long and arduous journey that Taiwan has taken to achieve its liberty. She acknowledged President Chiang Ching-kuo for implementing a Taiwanization policy and selecting Lee Teng-hui as his successor. After assuming office, President Lee worked together with the Tangwai movement to forge Taiwan into a fully-fledged democracy; and it is precisely because these freedoms were hard won that they must be guaranteed by a strong and credible national defence policy. Emphasizing how the Taiwanese people's determination to engage with the world will only become stronger with each act of coercion or suppression, Director General Liu hoped like-minded partners will continue to back Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, including INTERPOL and the World Health Organization (WHO).

In addition, at the invitation of our office, George Takach visited the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society on June 21st to connect with the local chapter of the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors, and gave a behind-the-scenes look at how “Inspired by Taiwan” came to be. During the event, Takach encouraged young Taiwanese Canadians to take pride in their heritage and confidently express their Taiwanese identity. He also urged them to seize opportunities to study, travel, and engage internationally, and use those experiences to introduce Taiwan to friends around the world, and hammer home the point that Taiwan is not part of China.

George Takach is a highly respected lawyer and public policy expert in Canada. He holds undergraduate degrees in History, Political Economy, and Philosophy from the University of Toronto, as well as a graduate degree from Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a JD from the University of Toronto. Prior to writing this book, he has practiced as a technology lawyer at McCarthy Tétrault, one of Canada’s leading law firms, for nearly four decades. ⚖️✨

When it comes to Canada-Taiwan relations, Takach’s knowledge runs deep. In a recent interview with seasoned broadcaster Steve Paikin, he discussed the legacy of Mackay Memorial Hospital and explored how Taiwan drew inspiration from Canada when developing its National Health Insurance system. He also went at great lengths to cover fun factoids, such as by revealing how the Canadian clothing brand 🦫 Roots enjoys remarkable popularity in Taiwan, with more retail locations there than in Canada itself! 😊👍

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🤺 「劍」證歷史‼️ 擊劍新星 #李讓 在亞洲擊劍錦標賽摘下銀牌，成為首位挺進名古屋亞運銳劍項目的 🇹🇼 #台灣 選手！

李讓日前披上國家隊戰袍遠赴新德里挑戰亞洲擊劍錦標賽，一上場便勢如破竹，不斷繳出亮眼的成績，連世界排名第7的哈薩克老將庫巴諾夫（Ruslan Kurbanov）也難不倒他。李讓在四強賽上成功以15:12化解庫巴諾夫一波又一波的攻勢挺進冠軍賽，雖然最終無緣踏上最高頒獎台，仍摘下男子個人銳箭銀牌，獲取亞運參賽門票。

年僅19歲的李讓，今年2月才剛幫助台灣銳劍男團拿下隊史首面「亞洲青年擊劍錦標賽」金牌，不到四個月又再度成為首位闖進名古屋亞運擊劍項目的台灣選手，真的不容易。讓我們一起繼續為李讓加油，期待他在接下來的賽事再創佳績！🥳🎊

🤺 A Cut Above‼️ Leon Lee has clinched silver at the Asian Fencing Championships, becoming the first fencer from 🇹🇼 to qualify for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games~

Fencing prodigy Leon Lee represented Taiwan this week at the FIE Asian Fencing Championships’ men’s individual senior épée in New Delhi with distinction. From the moment Leon stepped on the piste he was on a roll, delivering one impressive performance after another. Even world No. 7 veteran Ruslan Kurbanov from Kazakhstan couldn’t stop him. In the semifinal, Leon fended off wave after wave of attacks from Kurbanov, and secured a spot in the gold medal bout with a 15:12 win. While he ultimately fell short of the podium’s highest step, Leon emerged with a silver medal and a ticket to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games!

What’s even more impressive is that this isn’t the first time Leon has crossed swords with history. Just four months ago, the 19-year old fencer helped the country’s epée team capture their first-ever gold medal at the Asian Junior Fencing Championships. With his blade blazing a new trail for Taiwan and the Asian Games now in his sights, we wish Leon all the best as he aims to be a cut above the rest! 🥳🎊

愛知・名古屋2026アジア競技大会

🐳 歡欣鼓舞‼️台灣女壘隊在布拉格一路過關斬將，首先以8:1痛宰捷克 ，休息不到半天又連番上場，分別以10:0及6:4扣倒加拿大和澳洲，剛剛又以9:8擊敗義大利獲取小組賽第二 ，晉級明年女壘世界盃8強決賽。🎊🇹🇼🎊

#台灣 女壘戰將們的奮鬥精神實在鼓舞人心，恭喜！ 🥎💨💨

🐳 Knocking it out of the park‼️ Over the past 48 hours, ’s female warriors have been a tour de force in Prague. The team opened with a commanding 8:1 win over Czechia, then barely had time to catch their breath before stepping back up to the plate. Less than half a day later, they powered past Canada 10:0 and Australia 6:4. And now, they have defeated Italy 9:8 to land a much coveted spot in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals next year. 🎊🇹🇼🎊

A big congratulations to our Softball Warriors! You are truly an inspiration to us all! 🥎💨💨

#台灣之光 #台灣尚勇

🌾 #端午節 一到，空氣中總會飄散著陣陣粽香，而主角當然少不了它！ #糯米 支鏈澱粉含量高，煮熟後帶有軟黏又富有彈性的口感，因而成為粽子以及各種傳統節慶米食的重要食材。

說到包 #粽子 ， #台灣人 最常使用的是煮熟後口感Q彈的秈糯，也就是俗稱的長糯米。不過不同地區也有自己的特色做法，有些會加入質地較軟黏的稉糯（圓糯米），甚至搭配蓬萊米磨成米漿製作。至於原住民族傳統美食阿粨、吉拿富等，則會結合小米、芋頭粉等在地食材，展現豐富多元的飲食智慧。

#台灣 各地的粽子更是有忠實的鐵粉，其中最常被拿來比較的就是北部粽與南部粽。北部粽採用先炒後蒸的方式製作，米粒分明，吃起來Q彈有嚼勁；南部粽則以生米包裹餡料後直接水煮，口感綿密軟黏，同時吸附濃郁的粽葉香氣。兩種風味各具特色。

無論你喜歡哪一顆粽子，這些以本土食材和傳統工法製作的美味，都體現台灣豐富多元的飲食文化。在此祝福所有「粽」口味的朋友們，端午佳節快樂！ 🇹🇼👌

🌾 In homes across , the air is always rich with the irresistible aroma of whenever Dragon Boat Festival kicks off. And key to every delicious zongzi is this ! Packed with amylopectins, glutinous rice makes every bite soft, sticky and satisfyingly chewy when cooked. This makes them the perfect base for zongzi and many traditional rice dishes.

When it comes to wrapping zongzi, the Taiwanese commonly use long-grain glutinous rice, which is known for its Q-tastic texture. Different regions in the country have their own preferences. Some like to add round glutinous rice for a softer, stickier texture, while others like to mix in paste from Penglai rice for that extra depth in . Indigenous delicacies like abai and cinavu also feature local ingredients such as millet and taro flour, highlighting the diversity of Taiwan’s culinary traditions.

The many varieties of zongzi each have their dedicated fan base, but loyalties are divided most over northern and southern varieties. Northern-style zongzi are made by stir-frying the ingredients before steaming so that each rice kernel is distinct yet Q with each bite. Southern-style zongzi, on the other hand, are made with uncooked rice and boiled directly in water. This results in a softer texture infused with the fragrance of bamboo leaves. Both styles are delicious in their own way, and well worth a try!

No matter which zongzi is your favourite, these treats are a delicious reflection of Taiwan's rich food culture and local ingredients. So let's unwrap one of the nation's most beloved holiday traditions and to the occasion! Here’s to wishing everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival filled with lots of zongzi and great company! 🇹🇼👌

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⚽️ #溫哥華 市中心滿街紅海，來自四面八方的球迷大陣仗為加拿大隊加油打氣。加拿大隊今天在BC Place #世界盃 B組賽事槓上卡達隊，不負眾望以6：0的佳績強勢獲勝，搶下B組賽事四分積分，保送淘汰賽。

專家指出，若加拿大隊最終取得 B 組第一，32強賽就能夠繼續在溫哥華發揮主場優勢。🎊🏟️🎊

Ismaël Kone下半場不幸受傷，在此願他早日康復並為 #加拿大 隊加油！❤️‍🩹✨

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⚽️ Downtown is alive with a sea of red today, as crowds thronged from far and wide to cheer on for Canada Soccer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canucks did not disappoint. Emerging triumphant in their match against Qatar with an electrifying 6:0 , they have secured a total of 4 points in Group B, all but ensuring place in the knockout stage.

Experts say that if Canada lands first place in the Group B stage, they will be able to play in Vancouver again for the Round of 32, and leverage the advantages of playing on the home turf.🎊🏟️🎊

Ismaël Kone, however, suffered an injury after putting his best foot forward today. We hope he recovers fast and continues to dominate the field. ❤️‍🩹✨

GO GO!

🐳 #民主台灣 ，屹立不搖‼️ 賴清德總統18日上午在台北賓館與國際媒體茶敘，感謝記者朋友們長期秉持專業精神向世界傳遞台灣故事，讓國際社會得以看見 🇹🇼 #台灣 民主、多元且充滿活力的一面。

賴總統致詞時回顧，1996年台灣完成首次總統直選，當時人民在中國飛彈的威嚇下，仍以超過七成六的高投票率展現堅定意志，選出國家元首，擺脫威權統治。過去30年來，台灣透過一次次選舉與和平政黨輪替，讓民主制度深植社會，台灣人民持續以手中的選票決定國家未來，向國際社會表明：

❶ 台灣主權在民，人民是國家的主人，是總統的頭家，有權利決定國家的領導人。
❷ 打造民主台灣，以直接民權賦予政府的合法性以及民主的正當性。台灣的前途只有2,300萬人可以決定。
❸ #中華民國 和中華人民共和國互不隸屬，台灣也不是中華人民共和國的一部分。

賴總統緊接著指出台灣近年來不僅在民主與自由評比上獲得國際肯定，經濟表現同樣亮眼。瑞士洛桑管理學院（IMD）稍早公布「2026年世界競爭力年報」，台灣在70個受評比國家中躍升全球第4，創歷年最佳；在人口超過兩千萬的經濟體中，也連續6年蟬聯世界第1。此外，今年台灣在「經濟表現」進步到全球第5、「政府效能」進步到全球第6、「企業效能」維持全球第4。

台灣在全球供應鏈、半導體先進製程、AI應用及算力建置上，贏得國際夥伴的信任，這些都足以證明台灣擁抱世界、堅持民主自由，創造了台灣的繁榮發展。

賴總統最後談及中東與俄烏戰爭的局勢，並感謝七大工業國集團（G7）在複雜多變的地緣政治環境下持續關注台海安全議題。G7領袖日前在法國埃維昂發布聲明，堅決反對任何企圖以武力或脅迫等單方面手段，改變東海、南海及台灣海峽現狀的行徑。台灣願與理念相近國家攜手合作，共同維護台海現狀與印太地區和平穩定，同時呼籲中國透過對話取代對抗。賴總統期盼國際媒體持續關心與報導台灣，讓更多人認識一個民主、自由、堅韌且充滿活力的台灣！🤗✨

🐳 Democratic Taiwan Stands Strong‼️Meeting with international correspondents at the Taipei Guest House today, President Lai Ching-te thanked journalists for their professionalism and dedication towards sharing 🇹🇼 ’s story with the world. Because of their reporting, more and more people around the world are recognizing Taiwan for what it is: a vibrant, diverse, and thriving democracy.

In his remarks, President Lai reflected on the country’s first direct presidential election in 1996. Despite facing missile threats from China at the time, Taiwanese voters turned out in record numbers. More than 76% of registered voters participated in the election and chose their own head of state, casting off the shadow of authoritarianism for good. Over the past three decades, Taiwan has continued to inculcate and strengthen its democratic orientation through regular elections and peaceful transfers of power, showing the world that:

❶ Sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan, and citizens have the right to choose their head of state as the ultimate bosses of the country.
❷ Taiwan’s democratic system derives its legitimacy directly from the will of its people, and the future of Taiwan can only be decided by its 23 million residents.
❸ The Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to one another, and Taiwan is not part of the PRC.

President Lai then highlighted Taiwan’s impressive achievements in recent years, noting that the country has earned international recognition not only for its democratic freedoms but also for its economic performance. According to the latest 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking released by the Institute for Management Development in Switzerland, Taiwan climbed to 4th place globally out of 70 economies, its highest ranking ever. Among economies with populations exceeding 20 million, Taiwan has remained No. 1 in the world for six consecutive years. Taiwan also improved to 5th globally in economic performance and 6th in government efficiency, while maintaining 4th place in business efficiency.

Taiwan’s leadership in global supply chains, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, AI applications, and computing infrastructure has earned the trust of international partners around the world. These accomplishments demonstrate how Taiwan’s commitment to democracy, freedom, and engagement with the international community has helped drive its prosperity and success.

Touching on developments in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine, President Lai rounded off his remarks by thanking the G7 for remaining committed towards peace and security in the Taiwan Strait amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. Referring to the G7 Évian leaders’ statement which resolutely opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait through force or coercion, President Lai reiterated Taiwan’s commitment towards working with like-minded partners to advance peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region, and called on authorities in Beijing to forgo confrontation with dialogue. Rounding off his remarks, President Lai hoped global media outlets will continue shine a light on Taiwan, so that more people around the world can appreciate a that is free, resilient, and full of life! 🤗✨

🦚 印在千元大鈔上的「 #帝雉」是大眾熟知 🇹🇼 #台灣 現存最大型的特有種 #鳥類 ，但數千年前還有另一個種類比它大很多唷！

國立台灣大學近日在英國權威期刊《皇家學會開放科學》發表一份研究透露，數十萬年前的台灣曾生活著一種體型遠比現今帝雉更大的特有鳥類。由於這種鳥類早已從地球上消失，研究人員將其命名為「 #滅絕孔雀」，學名 Pavo miejue 也巧妙引用了「滅絕」的中文發音。上述研究是由生態演化所副教授蔡政修領軍，攜手學生藍詠傑及德國學者Gerald Mayr聯手完成。

一切都要從五年前說起，教師侯立仁退休時將一件保存相當完整的肱骨化石贈予台大。學者們收下這份禮物很快就發現了端倪，肱骨長度達131.4毫米，明顯超越帝雉約80毫米的肱骨尺寸，顯示這隻遠古鳥擁有相當驚人的體型。後來他們透過化石地層分析，判定滅絕孔雀曾活動於現今 #台南 一帶，生活年代介於80萬至40萬年前的更新世中期。當時的台灣棲息著許多大型動物，包括鋸齒虎、台灣草原猛獁象等生物，共同構成豐富的史前生態系。研究人員認為，滅絕孔雀很可能也是當時大型掠食者的獵食對象之一。

不過，究竟是什麼原因導致這種巨型鳥類最終走向滅亡，目前仍沒有定論。研究團隊表示，相關問題仍需透過更多化石證據與科學研究進一步釐清，才能揭開這段消失已久的生態歷史。這項發現填補長期以來台灣鳥類化石紀錄的空白，為理解本土生物演化歷程提供重要線索。學者們相信透過回顧過去的物種興衰，或許也能幫助人類從更長遠的視野，重新思考當前全球面臨的「第六次大滅絕」挑戰，意義重大！🕵️✨

🦚 Most people know the Mikado pheasant, the iconic bird featured on our NT$1000 bill as 🇹🇼 ’s largest living endemic species. But did you know our country was home to an even bigger bird thousands of years ago?

A study from the National Taiwan University (NTU) in the eminent British journal Royal Society Open Science revealed that hundreds of thousands of years ago, Taiwan was inhabited by a giant endemic bird far larger than today’s Mikado pheasant. Since the species has long disappeared from Earth, researchers named it Pavo Miejue, or the Extinct ; its scientific name cleverly incorporates the Mandarin pronunciation of the term for extinction. This discovery was made by Associate Professor Tsai Cheng-hsiu and student researcher Lan Yong-jie at NTU’s Institute of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, together with German paleontologist Gerald Mayr.

The story began five years ago when retired teacher Hou Li-jen donated a remarkably well-preserved fossilized humerus (upper wing bone) to NTU. Researchers quickly realized they had stumbled upon something extraordinary. Measuring 131.4 millimetres long, the fossil bone was significantly larger than the roughly 80-millimetre humerus of a modern Mikado pheasant, which indicated that the ancient bird was truly massive. By analyzing the fossil’s geological layers, the team determined that the Extinct Peacock once roamed what is now during the Middle Pleistocene, roughly 400,000 to 800,000 years ago. At the time, Taiwan was home to an array of large animals, including sabre-toothed cats and the Formosan steppe mammoth, creating a rich prehistoric ecosystem. Researchers believe this giant bird may have even been prey for some of the era’s top predators.

As for what ultimately drove the species to extinction, the answer remains a mystery. The research team says more and scientific studies will be needed to piece together the full story. Nevertheless, the find has filled a major gap in the nation’s bird fossil record. Revealing valuable insights into how wildlife evolved over time, discoveries like these provide the scientific community with a long-term perspective needed to tackle pressing challenges to today. 🕵️✨

🏋️‍♂️世界紀錄再刷新‼️ 🇹🇼 #台灣 健力選手 #范峻嘉 昨日遠赴 #立陶宛 挑戰「2026年世界公開經典健力錦標賽」 ，便立刻為我國摘下男子74公斤級臥舉項目🥇 #金牌 ！賴清德總統在獲知喜訊後，於第一時間發賀電肯定選手優異的表現，並鼓勵我國代表隊選手持續奮戰，為自己及國家爭取最高榮譽。

比賽一開始，范峻嘉先是穩健的舉起205公斤，取得領先優勢；接下來的第二次試舉也沒有選擇保守應戰，而是直接挑戰自己去年世錦賽創下的215.5公斤世界紀錄，將重量提升到216公斤！雖然第三次試舉嘗試挑戰218公斤未能成功，但最終仍以216公斤的成績奪得男子74公斤級臥舉項目金牌，締造新的世界紀錄，同時也以781公斤的成績獲得總和項目銅牌，相當於自身重量（73.65公斤）的10倍！

運動部表示，台灣健力選手近年來在國際賽場嶄露頭角，成績相當亮眼，未來將持續提供更完善的訓練環境與後勤支援，協助選手站上更大的舞台！🥳🎉

🏋️‍♂️ A Powerful Lift to Another World Record‼️ After arriving in yesterday, 🇹🇼 ’s powerlifting star Fan Chun-chia wasted no time making his mark at IPF’s 2026 World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships, capturing 🥇 in the men’s 74kg bench press category and setting a brand new world record in the process. Upon hearing the news, President Lai Ching-te immediately sent a congratulatory message praising Fan’s outstanding performance, and encouraged Taiwan’s athletes to keep pushing forward in pursuit of glory for both themselves and the nation.

Fan got off to a strong start with a successful 205kg opening lift, and established a commanding lead. But rather than playing it safe on his second attempt, he went straight for history, calling for 216kg on the bar and surpassing the 215.5kg world record he set at last year’s championships. Although his third attempt at 218kg came up just short, Fan’s 216kg was more than enough to land the gold medal and set a new world record. Delivering a strong overall performance, Fan finished with 781kg total (equivalent to 10 times his body weight of 73.65kg) to secure the bronze medal in the combined standings, putting Taiwan squarely on the map for powerlifting excellence.

According to the Ministry of Sports, the country’s powerlifters have been making steady strides in recent years and continue to set benchmarks in major competitions worldwide. Looking ahead, the ministry says it will continue to invest in our lifters so they can reach even greater heights on the global stage! 🥳🎉

🛠️ 秉持 #造山者 的精神，開創台加合作新高峰‼️6月13日，本處與Kelowna Taiwanese Cultural Society及基隆拿商會協力舉辦 《造山者－世紀的賭注 A Chip Odyssey》電影放映會、民意代表、商界領袖及僑界朋友齊聚一堂，回顧前輩們如何把台灣塑造成全球供應鏈不可或缺的一環。劉處長很高興在映後座談會上與KCTS會長賴威谷、UBCO雙修管理系主任教授Eric Li、基隆拿商會會長George Greenwood、市議員Ron Cannan一起就台灣經驗、產業發展、人才培育等議題進行討論。

首先，嘉賓們紛紛讚嘆台積電創辦人張忠謀在55歲時接受國家的號召，成立 #台積電 的傳奇故事。台灣半導體工業並非一蹴可幾，而是政府與企業長期佈局、培育人才所累積的果實，絕不是偷來的。

面對地緣政治與國際局勢的瞬息萬變，卑詩省政府積極落實「向西看」政策，計畫在 10 年內將非美貿易額翻倍，降低對任何單一市場的依賴，並避免任何經濟體占貿易出口額超過50%。劉處長強調， #台灣 發展半導體需要穩定且龐大的電力與關鍵礦物，而 #加拿大 豐富的礦產、石油及液化天然氣，對台灣科技業未來發展可以發揮關鍵作用。種種例子皆證明，台灣與加拿大經濟結構互補性高，應繼續加強雙邊經貿合作。

事實上，基隆拿已經有許多優秀的科企業與台灣展開技術合作，WTFast就是一個很好的例子。這間基隆拿科技公司過去十年除了與中華電信一起讓玩家能更順暢地連結世界各地的遊戲伺服器，也分別與華碩、MSI及GIGABYTE優化電競設備。 #國發會 、 #經濟部 與 #教育部 近年啟動「就業金卡」、「Contact Taiwan就業平台」與獎學金等多項計劃，鼓勵加拿大、美國與歐洲的優秀人才赴台實習研究，並在台灣科技公司實現自己的志向，歡迎更多基隆拿勝利軍到台灣發展。同時，政府也將持續鼓勵台灣學生到加拿大實習，不論是人工智慧、影視創作、轉型正義還是原住民族振興，台、加兩國應為年輕世代培養更宏觀的國際視野。

劉處長最後強調，台灣在地緣政治挑戰下，一直積極尋找更多志同道合的夥伴，共同維護台灣海峽的和平與穩定，亦期待未來有更多加拿大政要親自訪問台灣，感受台灣的美食、文化及頂尖技術，進一步促進雙邊交流，攜手開創更多合作契機！🚢✨

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🛠️ Embracing the spirit of pioneers who built the Silicon Mountain, and can forge an even stronger partnership‼️ On June 13th, our office joined forces with the Kelowna Taiwanese Cultural Society and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce to host a screening of A Chip Odyssey. Elected officials, business leaders, expatriates and friends gathered to recount how visionary pioneers transformed Taiwan into a key player in the global supply chain. Director General Liu was pleased to join KTCS President Wayne Lai, UBCO Dual Degree Management Program Director Professor Eric Li, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce CEO George Greenwood, and Councillor Ron Cannan for an in-depth post-screening panelist discussion on Taiwan’s experience with building advanced industries with rigorous talent development.

The discussion began with an incisive look into the inspiring story of founder Morris Chang, who answered his country’s call at the age of 55 to build what would become one of the world’s most important semiconductor companies. The panelists underscored that Taiwan’s semiconductor success didn’t happen overnight. It was built through decades of long-term planning, investment, innovation, and talent development by government and industry; claims of Taiwan having stolen the chip industry are just wrong.

The conversation also touched on the changing global landscape and the opportunities it creates for closer cooperation between Taiwan and Canada. As the British Columbian government advances its Look West strategy and seeks to diversify trade beyond traditional markets, with a goal of ensuring that no single market accounts for more than 50% of the province’s export trade value, now is the time to enhance engagement with Taiwan. Director General Liu underscored that Taiwan’s strengths in cutting-edge technologies pair naturally with Canada’s abundant energy resources and critical minerals. Semiconductor manufacturing requires both reliable energy and key raw materials, making Taiwan and Canada highly complementary partners. There exists significant potential for both sides to expand trade and economic collaboration.

There are already great examples of this partnership in action. Kelowna-based technology company WTFast has worked with Chunghwa Telecom for over a decade to help gamers connect more smoothly to servers around the world. It then went on to have back-to-back projects with ASUS, MSI, and GIGABYTE to improve gaming and networking performance. Our government is also actively working to enhance the mobility of motivated innovators. Initiatives such as the National Development Council’s Taiwan Employment Gold Card, the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Contact Taiwan job search platform, and the Ministry of Education’s scholarship programs are encouraging innovative students and professionals from Canada, the United States, and Europe to study, conduct research, and pursue careers with top-tier tech companies in Taiwan. Our doors are wide open for talented professionals from looking to maximize their potential. On the flip side, our government encourages Taiwanese students to expand their global perspectives by experiencing Canada. Whether it be in artificial intelligence, film and media, transitional justice, Indigenous revitalization, or other emerging fields, our countries have much to work on with each other.

Director General Liu concluded by emphasizing that Taiwan will continue working with like-minded partners to promote peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the wider Indo-Pacific region. She also hoped that more elected representatives and community leaders from Canada will visit Taiwan to experience its vibrant culture, incredible food, innovative industries, and world-class technology firsthand. By strengthening people-to-people ties and expanding cooperation, Taiwan and Canada can build an even stronger and resilient partnership for the future. 🚢✨

🚨 捷報連連‼️🚨 #台灣 🇹🇼 選手日前在國際體壇上接二連三地刷新紀錄，金牌與銀牌接力入袋！

🏹 首先， #射箭 世界盃安塔利亞站傳來好消息，國手 #黃逸柔 與搭檔 #張正韋 在複合弓混合團體決賽與丹麥對手展開激烈的攻防戰，最終以158比157驚險奪勝，為台灣隊摘下本屆賽事首面金牌。

黃張配一路闖關氣勢如虹，首輪以154比150擊敗西班牙，接著以160比156力退英國，8強賽再以155比153險勝中國，4強則以157比154擊敗美國，順利挺進金牌戰。決賽對上丹麥組合時，兩人前三局打完還落後1分，但他們在緊要關頭火力全開，連續射出4支10分箭，最終以1分之差逆轉勝出，成功站上最高頒獎台。🥇👏

🏐 隨後， #台灣女排隊 在菲律賓迎來歷史性決戰，首度挑戰亞洲盃冠軍寶座。面對經驗豐富的南韓隊，女將們奮戰到最後一刻，最終以19比25、19比25、22比25收下銀牌，雖然與金牌擦肩而過，但這面銀牌是台灣女排亞洲盃史上最佳成績，讓全球看見台灣女排的實力與韌性。此外，3名球員還抱回個人獎，蔡幼群獲選最佳主攻手、陳喬恩拿下最佳快攻手，林其蓉則獲頒最佳自由球員，令人振奮！

多家媒體報道指出，過去無論是亞洲挑戰盃還是亞洲國家盃，台灣女排最好的成績始終停留在銅牌，但今年隊伍徹底改寫歷史，預賽一路4連勝強勢過關，四強賽面對第一的哈薩克毫不手軟，直接以直落三橫掃對手，首度闖進亞洲盃冠軍戰，也把台灣排球成績一舉推向新高。🥈👌

恭喜黃張配與女排隊，台灣以你們為榮！🥳🎊

🚨Great News‼️🚨 🇹🇼 has been breaking new ground this weekend, racking up two impressive records in quick succession!

🏹 First up, archers Huang I-jou and Chang Cheng-Wei proved that they were born to hit the mark at the World Cup in Antalya. In a nail-biting compound mixed team final against Denmark, the duo stayed laser-focused under pressure, and ultimately pulled off a dramatic 158-157 win to secure ’s first gold in the tournament.

Huang and Chang were on fire throughout the competition, defeating Spain 154-150, Great Britain 160-156, the PRC 155-153, and the United States 157-154 on their way to the final. Even when they were trailing by a point after three ends in the final, they didn’t blink. Instead, they nailed it with four straight perfect 10s and snatched the top podium spot by a single point. 🥇👏

🏐 Meanwhile, our country’s women’s team made history in the Philippines by reaching the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup final for the first time ever. Facing a seasoned South Korean team on the court, they fought valiantly point for point throughout the match, eventually taking home silver with scores of 19:25, 19:25 and 22:25. This is the best result that Team Taiwan has ever achieved in its AVC Cup odyssey so far, and exemplifies the determination and resilience of our volleyball warriors. Three players also landed individual awards, with Tsai Yu-chun, Chen Chiao-en, and Lin Chi-jung being named as Best Outside Hitter, Best Middle Blocker, and Best Libero, respectively.

This achievement is even more remarkable considering that Team Taiwan’s best finishes at previous editions of the AVC Challenge Cup and AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup were bronze medals. From four straight wins in the group stage to a dominant sweep over Kazakhstan in the semifinals, our volleyball stars have truly rewrote the record books. 🥈👌

Congratulations to Huang, Chang, and our women’s volleyball team. Your incredible performances have made Taiwan proud and shown the world what Taiwanese athletes can achieve! 🥳🎊