Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Wu were honoured to attend the Second and Third Handover Ceremony of the Distinguished Citizens Society International of New South Wales, Australia. On behalf of OCAC Minister Hsu Chia-Ching, DG Wu presented a congratulatory letter to Charles Lin, newly elected President of DCS NSW, and a certificate of appreciation to outgoing President Aven Lin for her dedication and leadership.
In his remarks, DG Wu recalled that the very first Taiwanese community event he attended upon assuming his post in 2023 was the joint handover ceremony of DCS NSW and Australia. At that time, Mr. Trenton Brown was a city councillor and the first elected official he met after arriving in Australia. He is pleased that Mr. Brown now serves as the Mayor of the City of Ryde.
He acknowledged that the work of DCS NSW has earned recognition from officials at all levels of the Australian government. TECO Sydney will continue to support and work with DCS to give back to the local community, showcasing the power of Taiwan’s goodwill and love. He also expressed the hope that DCS NSW can further enhance the connections between Taiwan and Australia, and play a meaningful role in advancing Taiwan’s international participation such as CPTPP.
Nearly 60 distinguished guests gathered to celebrate DCS NSW’s achievements and future, including DCS World Headquarters Chairperson Wen-Chen Lai, DCS Australia President Gary Shih, OCAC Council Member Johnson Hsiung, along with leaders from the Taiwanese community, NSW state parliament, and city councils. Among those present to witness the memorable moment were Shadow Assistant Minister for Multiculturalism Jordan Lane MP, Ryde City Mayor Trenton Brown, Willoughby Clr. Michelle Chuang, and Ku-ring-gai Clr. Barbara Ward.
