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Taiwan Speaker Visits US, Tours TSMC Arizona Plant

6/28/2026

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Han Kuo-yu Visits

Analysts say the delegation signals Washington’s preparation for potential political shifts after Taiwan’s 2028 election.
Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu arrived Monday leading a seven-member parliamentary delegation in Washington for official meetings and diplomatic talks.
He toured Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s Arizona plant, met Taiwanese U.S. businesses and seven senators.
The delegation attended a congressional reception with 33 lawmakers, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Han Kuo-yu Visits

The delegation traveled on EVA Air’s inaugural direct Washington-Taiwan flight, shaving up to eight hours off the journey.
Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu arrived Monday, leading a seven-member parliamentary delegation to Washington.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson met Han to push United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.
After Jan. 15 2025 tax-act approval, delegation met State Department officials discussing security, drones, participation.

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Han Kuo-yu Visits

Analysts say the delegation signals Washington’s preparation for potential political shifts after Taiwan’s 2028 election.
Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu arrived Monday leading a seven-member parliamentary delegation in Washington for official meetings and diplomatic talks.
He toured Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s Arizona plant, met Taiwanese U.S. businesses and seven senators.
The delegation attended a congressional reception with 33 lawmakers, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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