TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A bipartisan delegation of Taiwanese lawmakers headed by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Wang Ting-yu (王定宇) will observe the US Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22.
Wang, appointed by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) as the group’s leader, said their purpose is to engage with Democrat politicians and government officials and enhance Taiwan-US relations, per Liberty Times. Additionally, the delegation will participate in side meetings, he said.
Wang said the delegation extends its best wishes to the US on their upcoming election and emphasized the group will not interfere. The lawmaker added that maintaining a unified stance in protecting national interests is crucial. Even if there are significant differences domestically, these should not be displayed abroad, he said.
The DPP and Kuomintang (KMT) will send five delegates each, while the Taiwan People’s Party will send one. The DPP delegates include Fan Yun (范雲) and Han Ying (韓瑩), while KMT representatives include Hsu Yu-chen (許宇甄) and Chiu Jo-hua (邱若華). The TPP’s delegate will be its caucus whip Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌).
Last month, Taiwan sent an 11-member bipartisan delegation to observe the Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee.