Liu Yunping is vying for chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and will set a record for the highest number of Asians in the U.S. Congress

(Central News Agency reporter Liao Hanyuan, Washington, 5th) U.S. Congressman Liu Yunping announced today that he is running for the chairmanship of the Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives. If successfully elected, he will become the highest-level Taiwanese and Asian person in Congress in the history of the United States. Liu Yunping has long supported bills related to Taiwan's international participation and arms sales to Taiwan.

The midterm elections in the United States have ended, and the Democratic Party has a majority in both houses of Congress. Ted Lieu, the current vice chairman of the Democratic House Caucus, announced today that he is running for the chairmanship of the caucus and will be successfully elected if nothing unexpected happens.

In a letter sent to caucus members, he pointed out that he is now announcing his candidacy for the chairmanship of the caucus because he wants to work with you to seize the opportunities given by the people. He emphasized that if done well, the long-term majority in Congress can be maintained, which will not only allow the Democratic Party to win one or two elections in the future, but also win more.

If Liu Yunping is elected chairman of the Democratic House Caucus, he will be the highest-ranking Asian and Taiwanese federal representative in the history of the House of Representatives.

57-year-old Liu Yunping was born in Taipei. He immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 3 years old. He became a member of Congress after running for office in the Los Angeles area in 2015. He quickly rose to prominence among new members. He is now a member of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committee and co-chairman of the AI ​​and Innovation Economy Committee of the party group.

Liu Yunping has long supported bills related to improving Taiwan's international status in Congress, supported Taiwan's participation in the United Nations and related organizations, and has also publicly called on the Trump administration to approve US$14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.

"Liu Yunping joined cross-party members to promote the Taiwan Allies Fund Act in 2024, and participated in the proposal again in 2025. He pointed out that China exerts pressure on its neighbors and many countries around the world, and it is even more important to support the United States' democratic partners and allies. Taiwan has long been a key partner of the United States and the international community. I am happy to co-sponsor the bill with my colleagues."

When he promoted the "Taiwan International Solidarity Act" in 2023, he emphasized that Taiwan should have a place on the international stage. Taiwan has long been an important partner of the United States and the wider international community, especially on global health-related matters. The United States should help ensure that Taiwan becomes a member of international organizations. (Editor: Chen Chenggong) 1151106