Three Democratic congressmen visited Taiwan for the first time to celebrate Double Ten. Lin Jialong called on the United States to resolve the double taxation issue.

Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee, led Congressmen Andrea Salinas and Tim Kennedy to visit Taiwan from the 6th to the 9th of this month. Foreign Minister Lin Jialong met with three members of the House of Representatives who were visiting Taiwan for the first time today (7th).

Lin Jialong said via Facebook that he had just returned to Taiwan this morning after completing his 12-day trip, and immediately met with Boyle and his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I am very pleased that three congressmen who are visiting Taiwan for the first time have traveled halfway around the world to celebrate the National Day with our country and exchange views with him on regional security, Taiwan-US defense and economic and trade cooperation, and Taiwan's international participation.

Lin Jialong said that during the meeting, he also shared the results of his recent visits to Guatemala and Belize, as well as his trip to the United States to attend the opening of the Phoenix office, and had in-depth discussions on bilateral cooperation opportunities between Taiwan and the United States.

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 30th anniversary of the direct election of Taiwan’s president. Lin Jialong relayed that during the meeting, Boyle started from Philadelphia, which he represents, reviewing the history of the United States' "Declaration of Independence" and reminding Taiwan and the United States that they cannot take democracy and human rights for granted. Boyle also firmly stated that today, tomorrow and for many years to come, he will stand with the people of Taiwan and those around the world who uphold democratic values.

Lin Jialong emphasized that in the face of China's continued gray zone coercion, Taiwan will strengthen its self-defense and deepen Taiwan-US defense industry cooperation. From semiconductors to AI, Taiwan and the United States have complementary industrial advantages. Taiwanese companies investing in the United States have also connected schools, local governments and communities. He called on the U.S. Congress to support resolving the double taxation issue between Taiwan and the U.S. and create a better cooperation environment for enterprises on both sides.