This anniversary is a good time to reflect on the extraordinary economic and political transformation Taiwan has experienced over the last 70 years.  Throughout the past decades, the U.S. business community has been a significant contributor to growth and development both here and in the United States, and AmCham Taiwan has flourished along with Taiwan’s ...

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the AmCham Taiwan 70th Anniversary Celebration 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Ocean Affairs Council Deputy Minister Chou, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Southern Taiwan Office Deputy Director-General Liu, Taiwan International Ports Corporation Chairman Lee, Fisheries Agency Deep Sea Fishery Research and Development Center Deputy Director Yang, representatives of Maritime and Port Bureau, Brogent Group, Kaohsiung International Shipowners Association, fishery associations leaders, ladies and gentlemen, shipmates, members of ...

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at 2021 Award Ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel (AMVER) Program 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Deputy Minister Chen, Deputy Minister Tsai, honorable guests, friends, good morning! Dàjiā zǎo! First of all, I would like to congratulate Executive Director Chao and all other organizers for convening the first Taiwan Climate Action Expo.| OT-2159|December 3, 2021

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the Taiwan Climate Action Expo 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Foreign Minister Wu, Deputy Magistrate Liu, Chung Cheng University President Dr. Fong, representatives from the British Council, Australia, New Zealand and Canadian offices, esteemed guests, and online friends, good morning! I am excited to welcome you to today’s international education symposium which is a part of the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative.|OT-2158|November 30, 2021

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative – Forming Global Partnerships Symposium 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Good morning, Deputy Foreign Minister Tien, current and former government officials, scholars and students, colleagues, friends, members of the media and distinguished guests.  It is an honor to address this esteemed group in my capacity as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan.  I would like to especially thank National Taiwan University and the ...

本文章 Keynote Speech by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at Association of International Relations’ Annual Conference 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

First, I would like to congratulate all graduates of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs on your successful completion of the program.  As you just heard from Acting Assistant Secretary Matt Lussenhop, we are proud of every one of you as you work to fulfill your entrepreneurship dream.|OT-2156|November 19, 2021

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Graduation Ceremony 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in AmCham Taiwan’s first-ever virtual annual general meeting.  I have been very impressed by both Taiwan and AmCham Taiwan’s ability to adapt in these pandemic-affected times.|OT-2155|November 16, 2021

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the AmCham Taiwan Annual General Membership Meeting 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

As the United States and Taiwan both know all too well, the internet age has seen a dramatic rise in the spread and effectiveness of disinformation.  As open, democratic societies, the United States, Taiwan, and many others are particularly vulnerable to the pernicious effects of intentionally misleading and harmful misinformation.|OT-2154|November 9, 2021

本文章 Remarks by the AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at Virtual GCTF Workshop on “Defending Democracy through Media Literacy III” 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to the official kick-off of AIT Esports! Video gaming platforms have become one of the biggest communication mediums on the planet.  Massive Multiplayer Online Games like League of Legends have more than 150 million registered users.|OT-2153|November 5, 2021

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at AIT Esports Kick-off 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Foreign Minister Wu, Representative Izumi, Representative Bloomfield, Representative Caspi, honored guests, I am glad to join you in opening this important Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop on “Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.”|OT-2152|November 4, 2021

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the Opening for the Virtual GCTF on “Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.