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BackHan Guoyu went south to Kaohsiung to attend the World Taiwanese Business Dinner and reunited with Ke Zhien
Han Guoyu went south to Kaohsiung to attend the World Taiwanese Business Dinner and reunited with Ke Zhien
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Han Guoyu went south to Kaohsiung to attend the World Taiwanese Business Dinner and reunited with Ke Zhien

Han GuoyuKe ZhienWorld Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce

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  • Legislative Yuan Hanguo-yu went south to Kaohsiung last night to attend the Legislative Yuan Dinner of the World Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce Annual Meeting, and reunited with Kuomintang Kaohsiung Mayor Ke Zhien.
  • Ke Zhien expressed his pleasure to meet Han Guoyu and thanked Taiwanese businessmen for their contributions to Taiwan.
  • He emphasized that Taiwanese businessmen are Taiwan's "power that never sets" and looked forward to working together to promote the development of Kaohsiung in the future.

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Why It Matters

The 32nd Annual Conference of the World Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce was held in Kaohsiung. It connects the global Taiwanese business network and is an important international economic, trade and diplomatic platform for Taiwan. Ke Zhien is preparing for the election, planning a number of large-scale campaign events, and plans to invite Han Kuo-yu to support the election in due course.

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Han Guoyu (middle) went south to Kaohsiung last night to attend a Taiwanese businessmen dinner and reunited with Ke Zhien (left). (Picture taken from Ke Zhien’s Facebook)

Legislative Yuan Hanguo-yu went south to Kaohsiung yesterday evening (23rd) to attend the Legislative Yuan dinner of the World Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce Annual Meeting, and once again reunited with Kaohsiung Mayor Ke Zhien of the Kuomintang.

According to the blue camp's plan, after the Fengshan campaign, Ke Zhien will also hold several major campaigns in Qishan, Gangshan and pre-election night before the election. At that time, Han Kuo-yu will be invited to the platform at the appropriate time to fully mobilize the votes of the blue camp.

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The 32nd annual meeting of the World Federation of Taiwanese Business Associations opened in Kaohsiung yesterday morning. The association connects the global Taiwanese business network and is an important bridge for Taiwan to go global and expand national diplomacy. Kaohsiung was chosen to hold the annual meeting for the fourth time this year. Nearly a thousand Taiwanese businessmen gathered to experience Kaohsiung’s investment and development potential.

Legislative Yuan Hanguo-yu returned to his hometown last night to attend the Legislative Yuan dinner of the World Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce annual meeting, and reunited with Ko Chi-en. However, because Han Guoyu did not stay for a long time, the Ke Jingban did not issue an interview notice.

Ke Zhien said that last night I gathered with Taiwanese businessmen from all over the world, and I was very happy that President Han Guoyu went south to Kaohsiung to communicate at the same venue and jointly express his respects to Taiwanese businessmen who have worked hard for Taiwan overseas for many years.

Ke Zhien emphasized that Taiwanese businessmen are the real "force that never sets" in Taiwan. From Asia and America to Europe and Oceania, wherever the sun rises, there are Taiwanese businessmen working hard. With their courage and strength, everyone has started businesses around the world and let the world see Taiwan's resilience and value. This year's World Taiwanese Business Association annual conference is held in Kaohsiung, which is of special significance. Kaohsiung has mountains, seas, ports, rivers, and a group of hard-working Kaohsiung people. This city has a solid industrial foundation and the potential to connect the world.

She further said that many Taiwanese businessmen came to the world with a suitcase of one card, and she also came to Kaohsiung with a suitcase of one card, and chose to stay and take root in Kaohsiung. We look forward to having more opportunities to join hands with Taiwanese businessmen in the future, so that Taiwanese businessmen’s vision and resources can be injected into Kaohsiung, and we can invest in the future and build Kaohsiung together.

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Ke Zhien will invite Han Guoyu to support the election in Qishan, Gangshan and on the pre-election night campaign

    Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Will Han Guoyu make his position public in Ke Zhien's subsequent campaign?
  • What are the specific plans for Taiwanese businessmen to invest in Kaohsiung?
  • Does this merger herald deeper cooperation within the Blue Camp?

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