Highlights from the Press Conference

At the Press Conference for the 70th anniversary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT), the IEAT signed alliance agreements with important global trade & economic organizations and displayed its prowess in international connections.

Mr. John C.T. Huang, Chairman of IEAT, addressed the press conference and shared IEAT's efforts and vision in establishing and maintaining ties with IEAT's international sister organizations.
Signed agreement with the sister organization from Japan; Mr. Shibata Ryu, the representative of the Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry gave a speech.
Signed agreement with representatives from five sister organizations from all over the world as part of IEAT's ongoing economic & trade outreach for international partnership.
Signed agreement with our sister organization from Russia; Mr. Suren Vardanyan, Vice President for Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, gave a speech.
Signed agreement with our sister organization from Malaysia; Dr. Ir Andy K.H. Seo, Vice President for Federation of Malaysian Manufactures, gave a speech.
International Sister Organizations Signing Ceremony completed. Group photo with Ms. Mei-hua Wang, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs (third from the right).
Signed agreement with representatives from five sister organizations from all over the world as part of IEAT's ongoing economic & trade outreach for international partnership.

Masters form All Over the World Convened

At the Global Trade Forum, home and overseas authoritative specialists/scholars were invited to share their in-depth analysis and vision-expanding exploration for Taiwanese companies.

Present at the launch ceremony for the "Strategic Alliance, Global Deployment" were Mr. Chen Chien-jen, R.O.C. Vice President, IEAT's Honorary Chairman, Mr. Sheng-hsiung Hsu, Mr. John C.T. Huang, Chairman of IEAT and representatives from sister organizations from all over the world.
Mr. Chen Chien-jen, R.O.C. Vice President, stated in his opening remarks that in face of rapidly changing economic trends, Taiwanese companies should forsake their former stance of doing business alone and embrace strategic alliance to tap into the global market.
Invited to the Global Trade Forum were international authorities and specialists for sharp and in-depth panel discussions, in view with expanding visions for Taiwanese companies.
Mr. Robert D. Manogue Director, Bilateral Trade Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, former Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gave his excellent analysis on Asia's Emerging Economic Clout.
Panel discussion on latest trends in the digital era by Dr. Hsi-peng Lu, Distinguished Professor, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Ms. Audrey Tang, Minister Without Portfolio, Executive Yuan, Mr. Colin Puckett, Head of Seller Marketing for Amazon Business.

Global Trade Forum

Attuned to global trade pulses; set a new wave of thinking; received a full house of audience; to co-share the harvests of our time.

Mr. Colin Puckett, Head of Seller Marketing for Amazon Business, gave remarks on the perspectives & visions in the digital era.
Panel discussion on strategies for New Southbound Policies by Mr. John C.C. Deng, Minister without Portfolio, Executive Yuan, Mr. Vikrom Kromadit, CEO, AMATA Corporation Public Co. Ltd., Thailand, Mr. Gregory Domingo, former Secretary, Dept. of Trade and Industry, Philippines, and Mr. Surin Pitsuwan, former Secretary General, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Mr. Vikrom Kromadit, CEO, AMATA Corporation Public Co. Ltd., Thailand, explored business opportunities with ASEAN economies.
Mr. Sheng-hsiung Hsu, Chairman, Chinese National Federation of Industries, gave his analysis on the cross-strait economic & trade relationships from the previous collaboration, next the collaborative competition to the current competition today and on how to further maintain a stable cross-strait development, all views well worth pondering on.
Mr. Chui-cheng Chiu, Deputy Minister, Mainland Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, advised that Taiwan and Mainland China should complement each other according to each other's strengths in order to develop win-win strategies.
Audience members attentive to the in-depth discussions by panelists on stage.

Dignitaries Graced the Ceremony with Their Honorable Presence

President Tsai Ing-wen graced the ceremony with her presence and offered her regards for the celebration; guests were engaged in warm interaction.

President Tsai Ing-wen stated that the IEAT armed with 70 years of solid experience, she believed, would lead Taiwanese businesses towards a new page of global markets.
Mr. John C.T. Huang, Chairman of IEAT, gave his warm wishes at the Gala Dinner for the IEAT to prosper for another 70 years.
President Tsai Ing-wen was present to deliver a speech and presented the "IEAT Senior Members Awards" to the outstanding member companies.
Group photo at the Gala Dinner with Mr. Chiao-chang Huang, Vice Chairman of IEAT, Mr. David Tawei Lee, Minister of Foreign Affairs, President Tsai Ing-wen, Mr. John C.T. Huang, Chairman of IEAT, Ms. Mei-hua Wang, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr. V. C. Chu, Secretary General. (from right to left)
Mr. Numata Mikio, Representative of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, gave his warm regards at the Gala Dinner.

Gala Dinner Drew to a Perfect End

Group singing by honorable guests from all countries to inject cheerful ambience into the 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

Representatives from our sister organization, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office took to stage singing.
Live performance by a Jazz band at the Gala Dinner
Mr. Robert D. Manogue Director, Office of Bilateral Trade Affairs, Department of State, USA, Ms. Mei-hua Wang, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs, and AIT representatives enjoyed a session of singing on stage, contributing to a lively robust atmosphere for the evening.
Gala Dinner group photo with Mr. Hung-Ming Lin, Executive Supervisor, Mr. Mark Hsieh, Supervisor, Mr. Jiang-Chang Wang, Supervisor, Mr. Pearce Chiu, Executive Director, Mr. John C. T. Huang, Chairman, Honorary Chairman Mr. Guo-zhao Liu, Mr. Chiao-chang Huang, Vice Chairman of IEAT. (from right to left)
Group photo of the IEAT Colleagues & Staff at the 70th Anniversary Celebration.
The 70th Anniversary Celebration completed with great success.