AIT Congratulates Johnny Chiang on Becoming KMT Chairman
AIT congratulates Legislator Johnny Chiang on his victory in the KMT chairman by-election. |PR-2007|March 9, 2020 Read More»
STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON
We are concerned by the arrest of prominent Hong Kong businessman and publisher Jimmy Lai and two other longtime advocates for civil liberties and democracy in Hong Kong. |PR-2006|February 28, 2020 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at the Presidential Hackathon Press Conference
AIT has been involved in the Presidential Hackathon since its inception in 2018, but this year AIT is proud to co-host with Taiwan the International Track of the Presidential Hackathon. |OT-2007|February 20, 2020 Read More»
Remarks by Patricia Watts Director of the Technology Engagement Team of the Global Engagement Center at U.S.-Taiwan Tech Challenge Day 1
The GEC was created by Congress in 2017 to “Direct, lead, integrate, synchronize, and coordinate efforts of the Federal Government to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining United States national security interests.” |OT-2003|February 19, 2020 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at U.S.-Taiwan Tech Challenge Day 1
Countering propaganda and disinformation is one of the most vexing and complex challenges facing democratic societies around the world today. |OT-2002|February 19, 2020 Read More»
AIT@40 Fact Sheet
2019 marked the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, which laid the foundation for U.S.-Taiwan unofficial ties and established the American Institute in Taiwan to manage this relationship. The AIT@40 campaign was a yearlong effort to celebrate the multi-faceted nature of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership through a broad range of activities divided by twelve monthly ... Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen At the Fourth Digital Dialogue
Today I want to talk about our accomplishments over the past year; say a few words about the fourth Digital Dialogue theme: people-to-people ties; and provide a preview of our vision and activities for 2020. |OT-2001|January 17, 2020 Read More»
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL R. POMPEO On Taiwan’s Election
The United States congratulates Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election in Taiwan’s presidential election. We also congratulate Taiwan for once again demonstrating the strength of its robust democratic system, which—coupled with a free market economy and a vibrant civil society—makes it a model for the region and a force for good in the world. |PR-2002|January ... Read More»
AIT Extends Condolences for the Tragic Helicopter Crash on January 2, 2020
We are deeply saddened by this morning’s tragic helicopter crash, which took the lives of eight passengers, including Chief of the General Staff General Shen I-Ming. |PR-2001|January 2, 2020 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen At Taiwan-USA Trade and Investment Networking Center Opening Ceremony
It is my honor to celebrate the opening of the Taiwan-USA Trade and Investment Networking Center. This Center is designed to be a one-stop, all-purpose platform to advise and assist Taiwan and American enterprises in expanding two-way trade and investment between the United States and Taiwan. |OT-1995|December 18, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Opening of AIT@40 exhibition in Taitung
In the AIT@40 exhibition that we are here to open today, AIT has brought together documents, artifacts, interviews, hundreds of photos, and even augmented and virtual reality features to tell the story of AIT’s role in forging U.S.-Taiwan relations over the past 40 years. |OT-1994|December 17, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Grand Opening Ceremony of the 31st Taipei Building Show
To begin with, I would like to express my great appreciation to the show organizers for their continued support for AIT’s USA Pavilion at the Taipei Building Show. This is our 12th year in a row to organize a country pavilion. |OT-1993|December 12, 2019 Read More»
The AIT and TECRO Joint Statement on the 3rd U.S.-Taiwan Digital Economy Forum
On December 10-11, 2019, in Taipei Taiwan, senior representatives from the United States and the Taiwan authorities, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), held the third Digital Economy Forum in Taipei to share priorities of the U.S.-Taiwan digital economy ... Read More»
United States Department of Commerce Official Ian Steff to Visit Taiwan December 9-11
Ian Steff, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Global Markets and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Department of Commerce, will visit Taiwan December 9-11. |PR-1962|December 9, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Global Environmental Education Partnership Asia-Pacific Regional Center Opening Ceremony
Taiwan is correctly recognized among experts as one of the world’s most dedicated supporters of environmental education. We can all learn from Taiwan in this area, including the United States and your neighbors in Asia. |OT-1992|December 3, 2019 Read More»
AIT Celebrates Environment Month in December
As part of our yearlong campaign celebrating forty years of U.S.-Taiwan friendship and cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to name December AIT@40 Environment Month. |PR-1961|December 2, 2019 Read More»
The 4th Promote Speech: Enhancing U.S.-Taiwan People-to-People Ties
Over the last forty years, this relationship has continued to grow, and I am proud of the work that the United States and Taiwan are doing together to promote even stronger people-to-people ties. |OT-1991|November 22, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Opening of AIT@40 exhibition in Hualien
The transformation of Taiwan, and of this relationship over the past 40 years has been remarkable. As we celebrate this important anniversary, we are also looking forward and focusing on even more ways to strengthen and broaden the U.S.-Taiwan relationship over the next 40 years and beyond. |OT-1990|November 21, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at GCTF Workshop on Good Energy Governance in the Indo-Pacific
The workshop builds on a long history of cooperation between the United States and Taiwan on energy issues. The U.S. Department of Energy conducts multiple technical exchanges with counterpart agencies in Taiwan. U.S. companies have also provided solutions to meet Taiwan’s energy needs. |OT-1989|November 20, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at Opening Ceremony of StartOpps
U.S.-Taiwan startup cooperation is robust. For the last three years, we have been working together under the auspices of the U.S.-Taiwan SME Work Plan. |OT-1988|November 19, 2019 Read More»
AIT Celebrates 2019 International Education Week November 18-22, 2019
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, 2019. IEW is an initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education that promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide. |PR-1959|November 15, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Acting Director Raymond Greene at Opening Ceremony of Meet Taipei 2019
As we move forward together to build the digital age, we look forward to continuing to work closely with all of you here today and the organizers of Meet Taipei. Taiwan’s future depends upon moving up the value-chain to become a full-fledged innovation-based economy. |OT-1987|November 14, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Digital Dialogue Public Forum on U.S.-Taiwan Security Cooperation
Today’s forum focuses on a topic that has attracted a great deal of attention, not only in the United States and Taiwan, but also throughout the Indo-Pacific region and across the Strait: promoting U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation. |OT-1986| |November 7, 2019| Read More»
Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at the Press Conference Prior to the Taipei Symphony Orchestra’s U.S. tour
2019 is a very special year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of TSO, the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the establishment of AIT, as well as the 40th anniversary of Taipei’s sister city ties with Atlanta. Therefore, TSO’s visit to Washington, DC and a concert in Atlanta is a significant diplomatic ... Read More»
Remarks by Remarks by EAP/RSP Jeff Campbell at The Opening Session of the Taiwan-led part of the 2019 Cyber Offensive and Defensive Exercises
It’s an absolute pleasure to be here today at the first ever cyber exercises hosted by the United States and Taiwan. Our co-hosting this year’s CODE is a sign of our commitment to close collaboration with Taiwan on cybersecurity. |OT-1984|November 7, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at The Opening Session of the Taiwan-led part of the 2019 Cyber Offensive and Defensive Exercises
As many have pointed out this week, this year marks the first time the United States and Taiwan have co-organized and co-hosted international cyber exercises. In doing so, our message to the world is this: Taiwan is not alone on cyber.|OT-1983|November 6, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the International Air Safety Summit Gala Dinner
First of all, allow me to congratulate the Flight Safety Foundation on its 72nd Annual International Air Safety Summit. The Flight Safety Foundation has an impressive record of achievement in its ongoing effort to improve global aviation safety, and I am honored to be a part of this annual summit.|OT-1982|November 6, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Opening Session of the Talent Circulation Summit
The Talent Circulation Alliance is a public-private partnership that facilitates the circulation of talent between Taiwan and like-minded partners, with the goal of cultivating a deep pool of capable, internationally-integrated, and digitally savvy professionals.|OT-1981|November 5, 2019 Read More»
AIT Director Participates in Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok
AIT Director W. Brent Christensen joined TAITRA Chairman James Huang in leading a delegation to the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok today. |PR-1957|November 4, 2019 Read More»
Fact Sheet: Taiwan Indo-Pacific Business Forum Deliverables
Fact Sheet: Taiwan Indo-Pacific Business Forum Deliverables|PR-1958|November 4, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Acting Director Raymond Greene at The Opening Session of the 2019 Cyber Offensive and Defensive Exercises
The U.S. government is proud, for the first time ever, to co-host international cyber exercises with Taiwan focused on combatting cyber threats from North Korea and other actors.|OT-1980|November 4, 2019 Read More»
AIT Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship Month in November
As part of our yearlong campaign celebrating forty years of U.S.-Taiwan friendship and cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to name November AIT@40 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Month. |PR-1956|November 1, 2019 Read More»
AIT to Co-host the 1st Annual Talent Circulation Summit
The Talent Circulation Summit will bring together global leaders in the public and private sector around a single theme: How to internationalize Taiwan’s work force for the digital age.|PR-1955|October 29, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at Chinese Flagship Program Launch Event
I have said this before, but it’s worth repeating. Taiwan is a democratic role model, a reliable partner, and a force for good in the world. In addition, it’s also an amazing place to study Chinese. |OT-1978|October 28, 2019 Read More»
AIT to Participate in the 2019 Taiwan Pride Parade
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is glad to announce that the AIT community and the organization for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) will form a contingent to participate in the 2019 Taiwan Pride Parade in Taipei on Saturday, October 26. |PR-1954|October 25, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at AMVER Award Ceremony
Today, we are here to recognize the crews from 33 vessels, from 10 shipping companies, in Taiwan that participated in the United States Coast Guard-supported Amver program. The program exemplifies the ongoing close U.S.-Taiwan cooperation in maritime security and safety, and highlights Taiwan’s important contributions to the global community. |OT-1977|October 23, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at AVRDC
The experts at AVRDC are active in helping countries across the world deal with both scientific and market issues related to vegetables. The United States is happy to collaborate with AVRDC through the U.S. Agency for International Development as a project donor. |OT-1976|October 23, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at Microsoft AI R&D Training Academy Grand Opening
It is my great pleasure to be here today to help celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Microsoft AI Research and Development Center and Training Academy. In many ways, this center is the quintessential example of the strength and the future of the U.S.-Taiwan technology relationship. |OT-1971|September 27, 2019 Read More»
AIT Participation in GCTF on Austronesian Languages in Palau
This will be the first GCTF workshop to take place outside of Taiwan. It will feature speakers and participants from nine countries to discuss the preservation and revitalization of Austronesian languages and culture. |PR-1947|September 26, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Acting Deputy Director Dannielle Andrews at World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce’s 25th Annual Meeting
Beyond deepening our economic relationship, AIT continues to promote stronger security ties between the U.S. and Taiwan, more people-to-people exchanges, and a preservation of Taiwan’s international space. |OT-1970|September 26, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at SEMICON Taiwan
It is my distinct honor to be here today at the SEMICON Taiwan trade show, Taiwan’s most important semiconductor event of the year. Semiconductors are the foundation of the digital economy, and Taiwan is the foundation of the global semiconductor industry. |OT-1969|September 18, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at Hacking for Good: AI & Cybersecurity
Cyber defense and hacking for good are no longer optional, they are foundational for the future of free societies. I implore all of you to dedicate yourself to this mission. It is no exaggeration to say the world as we know it depends upon all of you doing so. |OT-1968|September 17, 2019 Read More»
AIT and TECRO Sign MOU Regarding Certain Consular Functions
On September 13, 2019, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding Certain Consular Functions. |PR-1946|September 16, 2019 Read More»
The Inaugural Session of the U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region
This important new forum serves as mechanism for the United States and Taiwan to meet annually to explore ways to increase our cooperation and pursue joint projects in the region that assist other countries in addressing the governance challenges of the day. |PR-1943|September 12, 2019 Read More»
Opening Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region
This important new forum is designed to formalize, regularize, and deepen cooperation between the United States and Taiwan on good governance issues. I believe that governments coordinate best when they meet regularly. |OT-1966|September 12, 2019 Read More»
2019 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon)
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is partnering with the National Space Organization, Chunghwa Telecom, Taipei City Government, National Taiwan Normal University, and the American Innovation Center to host the 2019 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan. The hackathon will be held from October 18-20 and registration is now open. |PR-1945|September 11, 2019 Read More»
Opening Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby at the GCTF Workshop on “Defending Democracy through Media Literacy II”
OT-1965 September 10, 2019 Opening Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby at the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Workshop on “Defending Democracy through Media Literacy II” Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Chairman Su, Minister Wu, Representative Nishiumi, Representative Jevrell, Director Christensen, and distinguished guests, “ZOW-shang How!” (good morning) I am pleased to make a return ... Read More»
AIT Consular Team Visits Taitung October 1 & 3 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
The Consular Team from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and Thursday October 3, 2019 to provide these consular services and answer related questions. |PR-1944|September 10, 2019 Read More»
Opening Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the GCTF Workshop on Defending Democracy through Promoting Media Literacy
Taiwan is also on the frontline of this battle and faces the same challenge, albeit from a more determined opponent. And as we all quickly discovered during last year’s workshop, both the United States and countries around the world have much to learn from Taiwan about how to marshal our academic, policy, and technical resources ... Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Opening of AIT@40 exhibition in New Taipei City
In this exhibition, AIT has brought together documents, artifacts, interviews, hundreds of photos, and even augmented and virtual reality features to tell the story of AIT’s role in forging U.S.-Taiwan relations over the past 40 years. The exhibition shows the breadth and depth of the engagement between the U.S. and Taiwan have shared since 1979.|OT-1963|September ... Read More»
Dr. Randall Nadeau is the New Executive Director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan)
In honor of September as the AIT@40 Education Month, AIT is pleased to welcome Dr. Randall Nadeau, new executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan). |PR-1942|August 30, 2019 Read More»
AIT Celebrates Education Month in September
As part of our yearlong campaign celebrating forty years of U.S.-Taiwan friendship and cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to launch September as AIT@40 Education Month. Each month of 2019 features a unique theme, highlighting the increasingly multifaceted nature of U.S.-Taiwan relations today. |PR-1941| August 30, 2019 Read More»
The Talent Circulation Alliance White Paper process
The Talent Circulation Alliance (TCA) is a public-private partnership that facilitates the circulation of talent between Taiwan and like-minded partners, with the goal of cultivating a deep pool of capable, internationally-integrated, and digitally savvy professionals. |PR-1940| August 26, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at TCA White Paper Kickoff Event
The TCA is a public-private partnership that aims to facilitate the circulation of talent between Taiwan and other like-minded partners in order to cultivate a deep pool of capable, internationally-integrated, and digitally savvy professionals. | OT-1962|August 26, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at Taipei Aerospace and Defense Trade Exhibition
Over the past 40 years, we have not only observed Taiwan’s enthusiasm to pursue necessary platforms to ensure its self-defense, but also its evolving tenacity to develop its own indigenous defense industry. Today’s exhibition is a clear example of that. |OT-1960|August 15, 2019 Read More»
The Third Promote Speech: Promoting Security Cooperation
I would like to emphasize that the U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation relationship – and our relationship writ large – is grounded in our fundamental shared values of human rights, freedom and democracy. |OT-1959|August 14, 2019 Read More»
Dannielle Andrews Assumes Duties as AIT’s Economic Section Chief
Dannielle Andrews has assumed duties as the Economic Section Chief at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). |PR-1939|August 1, 2019 Read More»
AIT Celebrates Security Cooperation Month in August
As part of our yearlong campaign celebrating forty years of U.S.-Taiwan friendship and cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to designate August as AIT@40 Security Cooperation Month. |PR-1938|August 1, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Acting Director Raymond Greene at Presidential Hackathon
In many ways, the Presidential Hackathon embodies the very best of Taiwan. Hackathons originally started in the United States, but Taiwan has definitely taken them to a new level. |OT-1957|July 27, 2019 Read More»
Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra –NYO Jazz—Makes Taiwan Debut in Celebration of AIT’s 40th Anniversary
In honor of AIT@40 Arts, Culture and Sports Month, the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the Taiwan debut of Carnegie Hall’s national youth jazz orchestra—NYO Jazz—from July 29 to August 1. |PR-1937|July 26, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Acting Director Raymond Greene At the Opening of 2019 NIA International Workshop on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking
I would like to begin by congratulating Taiwan on being ranked Tier One in the State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report for the tenth year in a row. This is truly a rare and remarkable accomplishment...|OT-1956| July 25, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by AIT Acting Director Raymond Greene at the III 40th Anniversary Celebration
We partnered with III on this important event because Taiwan is such a critical link in global technology supply chains. |OT-1955| July 24, 2019 Read More»
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