Since I first lived here in the nineties, Taiwan has developed into an advanced economy and a vibrant democracy, and the U.S.-Taiwan partnership has steadily broadened and deepened. As AIT Director, I am focused on four key priorities: strengthening Taiwan’s role as a regional security partner, promoting global supply chain resilience, preserving and expanding Taiwan’s ...

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at Meta XR Hub Taiwan Launch Ceremony 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

As you know, today is Earth Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of our environmental challenges, and also come together to discuss strategies to make meaningful change.  “Innovation Drives the Sustainable Economy” – this is the theme of this year’s Forum, and it highlights that creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration are the driving forces that overcome ...

本文章 Opening Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the American Innovation Center (AIC) Annual Innovation Forum on Earth Day 2022 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Today’s event reflects the value that both Taiwan and the United States place on equity, inclusion, and access and demonstrates how creative policy making at the local government level can advance shared values.|OT-2203|February 10, 2022

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk on “Making Taoyuan City a Pioneer Base for Gender Equality in Sports in the Asia-Pacific Region” 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this event. We are pleased to see increased interest from our European partners on Asia-Pacific security matters.|OT-2202|January 28, 2022

本文章 Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the European Values Center for Security Policy 第一次出現在 American Institute in Taiwan.

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.