2024.02.22 Taiwan and the U.S. Sign MOU on International Development Cooperation 2024.02.09 Ambassador Alexander Yui hosts reception at Twin Oaks for the National Association of Secretaries of State 2024.02.11 Amb. Alexander Yui along with TECRO staff join the Lunar New Year parade in D.C. 2024.01.01 The New Year’s flag-raising ceremony outdoors at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland Taiwan’s new representative to the United States, Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, arrived in Washington, D.C. on December 11 2023.10.08 To celebrate the 112th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) in D.C. held a flag-raising ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday 2023.10.04.112th national day reception of the republic of china (Taiwan) at twin oaks 2023.10.04.112th national day reception of the republic of china (Taiwan) at twin oaks 2023.09.23 TECRO Deputy Representative Robin Cheng attended the Bubble Tea Festival at Rockville Town Hall 2023.08.23 The Kuei-shan boys continued their stunning performance with a 9-1 win over #TeamCuraçao 2023.08.18 Taiwanese Cuisine amazes the guests again in Twin Oaks, Washington, D.C. 2023.07.28 Ambassador Hsiao welcomed talented high school girls from Taiwan who participates in the "TechGirls" Program organized by the U.S. Department of State. 2023.06.29 TECRO Deputy Representative Robin Cheng visited Dover, Delaware 2023.06.29 TECRO Deputy Representative Robin Cheng visited Dover, Delaware 2023.05.30 NAFSA 2023 Annual Expo took place in Washington, D.C. 2023.05.30 NAFSA 2023 Annual Expo took place in Washington, D.C. 2023.05.30 NAFSA 2023 Annual Expo took place in Washington, D.C. 2023.05.30 NAFSA 2023 Annual Expo took place in Washington, D.C. 2023.05.23 The Czech delegation, led by Chamber of Deputies Speaker Adamová, joined Ambassador Hsiao at the Twin Oaks to witness the donation of Czech artwork to Taiwan. 2023.05.24 The Czech delegation, led by Chamber of Deputies Speaker Adamová, joined Ambassador Hsiao at the Twin Oaks to witness the donation of Czech artwork to Taiwan. 2023.05.24 The Czech delegation, led by Chamber of Deputies Speaker Adamová, joined Ambassador Hsiao at the Twin Oaks to witness the donation of Czech artwork to Taiwan. 2023.05.24 The Czech delegation, led by Chamber of Deputies Speaker Adamová, joined Ambassador Hsiao at the Twin Oaks to witness the donation of Czech artwork to Taiwan. 2023.05.20 The 2023 Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival was a great success 2023.05.20 The 2023 Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival was a great success 2023.05.20 The 2023 Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival was a great success 2023.05.20 The 2023 Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival was a great success 2023.05.14 Ambassador Hsiao joined the students, teachers, volunteers, parents & grandparents to commemorate 40 years of the DC Taiwanese School 2023.05.05 The 2023 Flower Mart is currently being held in National Cathedral from May 5th to May 6, and TECRO is invited to the International Flower Display. 2023.05.01 Taiwan once again has one of the largest delegations to the 2023 SelectUSA Summit in Washington, D.C.! 2023.03.29 Ambassador Hsiao attended the Summit for Democracy for a second consecutive year 2023.03.29 Ambassador Hsiao attended the Summit for Democracy for a second consecutive year 2023.03.15 Ambassador Hsiao visited Taiwan Space pavilion at the 2023 Satellite Exhibition. 2023.03.07 Deputy Representative Robin Cheng and our colleagues were delighted to join the Embassy of Japan in the USA for their World Baseball Classic (WBC) Baseball event 2023.03.07 Deputy Representative Robin Cheng and our colleagues were delighted to join the Embassy of Japan in the USA for their World Baseball Classic (WBC) Baseball event 2023.03.07 Deputy Representative Robin Cheng and our colleagues were delighted to join the Embassy of Japan in the USA for their World Baseball Classic (WBC) Baseball event 2023.02.27 TECRO thanks West Virginia Legislature for establishing Taiwan Friendship Caucuses, passing resolutions 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao meets with the Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao meets with the Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao meets with the Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao attends ceremony for the inauguration of the Virginia-Taiwan friendship caucus 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao attends ceremony for the inauguration of the Virginia-Taiwan friendship caucus 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao meets with the Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin 2023.02.16 Ambassador Hsiao attends ceremony for the inauguration of the Virginia-Taiwan friendship caucus 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2023.01.22 Lunar-New-Year-parade-in-DC! 2022.07.09 Ambassador Hsiao mourns former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe 2022.10.04 111th National Day Reception of the Republic of China(Taiwan) at Twin Oaks 2022.09.14 Amb. Bi-khim Hsiao, joined by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) witnessed the 2022 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission signing letters of intent at Capitol Hill 2022.09.14 Amb. Bi-khim Hsiao attended the 2022 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony at Capitol Hill 2022.10.04 111th National Day Reception of the Republic of China(Taiwan) at Twin Oaks 2022.10.04 111th National Day Reception of the Republic of China(Taiwan) at Twin Oaks 2022.10.04 111th National Day Reception of the Republic of China(Taiwan) at Twin Oaks 2022.09.15 Ambassador Hsiao held a “Delaware Night” at the Twin Oaks Estate on September 15 to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the establishment of the sisterhood relationship between Taiwan and the state of Delaware 2022.08.01 Ambassador Hsiao hosted an International Leadership Foundation delegation at the Twin Oaks 2022.08.01 Ambassador Hsiao hosted an International Leadership Foundation delegation at the Twin Oaks 2022.08.20 TECRO witnesses signing of Taiwan Huayu BEST Program MOU between TKU and UWF 2022.08.20 New exhibition ‘Nature Matters’ to be shown at Twin Oaks through July 2023 2022.08.20 TECRO witnesses signing of Taiwan Huayu BEST Program MOU between TKU and UWF 2022.08.11 Agreement between Taiwanese, U.S. universities a milestone in bilateral education cooperation 2022.08.11 Agreement between Taiwanese, U.S. universities a milestone in bilateral education cooperation 2022.08.01 Ambassador Hsiao hosted an International Leadership Foundation delegation at the Twin Oaks 2022.07.20 Amb. Hsiao participates in a policy roundtable held by the congressional China Task Force 2022.07.20 Deputy Representative Liang-Yu Wang Welcomes NAGLO 2022 Conference Attendees to Twin Oaks Estate 2022.07.16 Amb. Hsiao visits Birmingham Alabama to cheer for Taiwanese athletes competing in the World Games 2022.06.09 Amb. Hsiao paid a courtesy call to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy 2022.06.22 Amb. Hsiao welcomes NBA star Enes Kanter, legislators Freddy Lim and Sun Han Hung at Twin-Oaks 2022.06.12 Amb. Hsiao meets with distinguished members of Colorado General Assembly 2022.06.09 TECRO thanks the Delaware State Legislature for passing a resolution supporting the partnership with Taiwan and for establishing the Taiwan Friendship Caucus 2022.05.30 TECRO attends the Annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. 2022.05.30 TECRO attends the Annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. 2022.05.11 Amb Hsiao meets with Lt.Governor Winsome Sears at Twin Oaks 2022.05.07 Overseas Taiwanese gathered in DC to voice support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) 2022.05.07 Tecro joins the 2022 flower mart in DC 2022.05.01 The 2022 Field Day organized by the Washington Metropolitan Association of Chinese Schools was held at the Winston Churchill High School 2022.04.30 Achievement awards ceremony for Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning in the Greater DC area 2022.04.05 Amb. Hsiao visited Georgia Tech 2022.04.05 Amb. Hsiao visited Georgia Tech 2022.04.05 Amb. Hsiao visited Georgia Tech 2022.3.1 Ambassador Bikhim Hsiao met with the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) 2022.3.7 Ambassador Bikhim Hsiao hosted a dinner for Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) (far left), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) at Twin Oaks 2022.02.28 Amb. Hsiao met with Amb. Michele J. Sison, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Organization Affairs 2022.02.28 TECRO thanks West Virginia Legislature for passing resolutions in support of Taiwan 2022.02.28 TECRO thanks West Virginia Legislature for passing resolutions in support of Taiwan 2022.02.17 Deputy Rep. Robin J. C. Cheng made his first trip to Richmond, Virginia and paid a courtesy visit to state senator Bryce Reeves during senate session 2022.02.23 Deputy Rep. Robin J. C. Cheng made his first trip to Charleston, West Virginia and was honored to pay a courtesy visit to Governor Jim Justice 2021.12.9-10 Taiwan’s Representative to the United States Bikhim Hsiao and Digital Minister Audrey Tang attended the Summit for Democracy hosted by President Biden 2021.06.07 At the Japanese Lantern lighting Ceremony, Amb. Hsiao expressed to Amb. Tomita her heartfelt gratitude for Japan’s timely donation of 1.24 million doses of vaccines. Ambassador Hsiao and MLB player Yu-Cheng Chang are cheering for Taiwan! 2021.05.06 Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao met with Mr. Keith Krach, the former Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao met with Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State TECRO and AIT Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Establish the Coast Guard Working Group (CGWG) TECRO and AIT Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Establish the Coast Guard Working Group (CGWG) 2021.01.15 Taiwan Representative Bi khim Hsiao met with Pam Pryor, U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations 2021.01.20 Taiwan's representative to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim attended the U.S. 59th Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao attended the dedication ceremony of Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial on September 17, 2020, to recognize former President Eisenhower’s firm support to Taiwan’s security and democracy. Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao expressed condolences to the family of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on behalf of the people and government of Taiwan.   Amb. Bi-khim Hsiao welcomed AIT Chairman Jim Moriarty to the Twin Oaks! Both sides talked about how to further advance the strong Taiwan-US partnership. On behalf of the government and people of Taiwan, Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao donated 250,000 surgical masks to the American Veterans (AMVETS) organization. Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao presented a donation of 250,000 surgical masks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on October 29. Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao met with Clark Cooper, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for political-military affairs. Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao met with Amb. Richard Armitage, former Deputy Secretary of State and Randy Schriver, former Assistant Secretary of Indo-Pacific Security Affairs of the Defense Department on August 12. Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao and Managing Director of AIT Ingrid D. Larson signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to serve as the basis for the EPP Dialogue going forward. President Tsai and Amb. Hsiao were invited by the Hudson Institute and Center for American Progress to discuss the diplomatic, security, and economic challenges facing Taiwan. It marked the very first time these two influential U.S. think tanks co-hosted a high-level event on Taiwan. Representative-Hsiao-called-President-elect-Biden’s-foreign-policy-adviser-Antony-Blinken-to-express-congratulations-on-the-successful-campaign Taiwan Representative Bi-khim Hsiao and Managing Director of AIT Ingrid D. Larson signed the Agreement in Science and Technology Cooperation in a virtual ceremony. Taiwan Contemporary Art Show at Twin Oaks From Dec. 16, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2021 2019.10.10-108th-National-Day-Celebration-of-the-R.O.C.-(Taiwan) Taiwan’s Representative to the United States Attends Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and Announces Donation towards Humanitarian Assistance Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao posed with new Chairman and officers of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Washington, DC. Representative Stanley Kao made remarks at the 2019 Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) inauguration ceremony. New Chairman and officers of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Washington, DC took the oath on January 1, 2019. Representative Stanley Kao was invited to oversee the inauguration ceremony for the 2019 Chairman and officers of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Washington, DC on January 1, 2019. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao and the community leaders extended New Year’s wishes to one another at the New Year’s Day gathering. More than 600 people attended the National Flag Raising Ceremony to celebrate the 108th Founding Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on January 1, 2019. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao attended the National Flag Raising Ceremony organized by the community leaders of the greater Washington area celebrating the 108th Founding Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on January 1, 2019. Ambassador Stanley Kao made remarks at the luncheon celebrating the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted by CCBA on October 7, 2018. Ambassador and Mrs. Stanley Kao joined the community leaders at the National Flag Raising Ceremony on October 7, 2018. Three hundred community leaders and students attended the National Flag Raising Ceremony held by CCBA on October 7, 2018. Ambassador Stanley Kao spoke at the National Flag Raising Ceremony held by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Washington, DC on October 7, 2018. 107th National Day Reception of the Republic of China(Taiwan) at Twin Oaks on October 10,2018 DC Dragon Boat Festival is about to begin! Congratulatory Message for DC Dragon Boat Festival 2018 by President Trump Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao burn incense to send the best wishes for DC Dragon Boat Festival Representative Stanley Kao addresses at Opening Ceremony Congratulatory Message for DC Dragon Boat Festival 2018 by President Tsai Rowers are ready for the race! Eye-dotting Ceremony Rowers are ready for the race! Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Rowers are ready for the race! On April 24, 2018, Representative Kao hosted a welcome luncheon for 2018 ACYPL delegation at Twin Oaks. Ambassador and Mrs. Stanley Kao hosted a tennis party with the Washington Area Chinese Tennis Association (WACTA)’s Taiwan-born founding members at Four Seasons Tennis Club in Fairfax, VA on April 14, 2018. Lunar New Year celebration is held in Washington D.C. Chinatown on Febuary 18,2018. Representative Stanley Kao, Mayor Muriel Bowser and local celebrities lead the parade. "Beauty Power – Time Corridor of Taiwan Women’s Fashion, 1888-2018" IA & A celebrate contemporary art from Taiwan at Twin Oaks Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao posed for a picture with the Taiwanese/Chinese community leaders during the New Year’s Day gathering celebrating the 107th Founding Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted by TECRO. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao attended the National Flag Raising Ceremony held by the Taiwanese/Chinese communities of the greater Washington area celebrating the 107th Founding Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on January 1, 2018. More than 400 people attended the National Flag Raising Ceremony to celebrate the 107th Founding Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on January 1, 2018. The Taiwanese/Chinese community leaders extended New Year’s wishes to each other at the New Year’s Day gathering on January 1, 2018. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao host TECRO's first "Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony" on December 09,2017. Ambassador Stanley Kao and Mrs. Kao present Violinist Cho-Liang Lin (center) a copy of “Eighty Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks: A pictorial journey of U.S.-Republic of China (Taiwan) friendship” at the Twin Oaks Concert on November 19, 2017. Taiwan and the United States jointly announced the expansion of U.S. Global Entry program and Taiwan’s e-Gate program for eligible travelers from Taiwan and the US at the Global Entry Enrollment Center, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), October 31, 2017. TECRO Representative, Ambassador Stanley Kao, Acting CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, American Institute in Taiwan-Washington Office Managing Director John J. Norris, Jr., Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. State Department, Laura Stone, and CBP Acting Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner Mark Koumans, pose for a group photo in front of a Global Entry demo kiosk. 2017.10.13 Deputy Representative James K. J. Lee (fifth from right) accompanies Minister Liang-Gee Chen (fourth from left) of Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology in a meeting with President Marcia McNutt (fifth from left) of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, President C. D. Mote, Jr. (third from left) of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, and President Victor Dzau (sixth from left) of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine. 2017.10.12 Deputy Representative James K. J. Lee (front row, fifth from right) accompanies Minister Liang-Gee Chen (front row, fourth from right) of Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology in a meeting with science and technology professionals in the greater D.C. area. 2017.10.04 Representative Stanley Kao delivers welcoming remarks at the 106th National Day Celebration Reception of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at Twin Oaks on October 4, 2017. 2017.9.20 Deputy Representative James K. J. Lee accompanies Minister Ying-Yuan Lee of Taiwan EPA to meet with Administrator Scott Pruitt at USEPA. (Courtesy of USEPA) 2017.9.20 Minister Ying-Yuan Lee of Taiwan EPA accepts a gift from US EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. (Courtesy of USEPA) Eighty Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks: A Dialogue with Master Photographer Si-Chi Ko, Photo Exhibition and Reception, September 15, 2017 Deputy Representative James Lee delivered opening remarks at the Global Taiwan Institute’s discussion of “Boosting Human Capital for US-Taiwan Policy” on August 10, 2017. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao along with Dr. and Mrs. Fredrick F. Chien unveil the cover of the "Eighty Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks" photo album. (July 11, 2017) Representative Stanley Kao threw out the first pitch at SunTrust Park in Atlanta Representative Stanley Kao threw out the first pitch at SunTrust Park in Atlanta 16th DC Dragon Boat Festival glides through the Potomac! 16th DC Dragon Boat Festival glides through the Potomac! 16th DC Dragon Boat Festival glides through the Potomac! 16th DC Dragon Boat Festival glides through the Potomac! 16th DC Dragon Boat Festival glides through the Potomac! In celebration of 80 Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) is pleased to invite an acclaimed Taiwanese contemporary artist, Mr. Hung Yi, to visit Washington, D.C. to showcase his artworks of various kinds of colorful animal sculptures. As a preview of the exhibitions, his “Giraffe Fortune,” is currently on display in front of TECRO Office Building. Mr. Hung’s exhibitions will be on display in downtown DC as well as at the Twin Oaks Estate. More details to be announced soon. Representative Stanley Kao hosted a dinner in honor of members of Harvard Club of Washington, DC, at Twin Oaks Estate on April 24, 2017. Taiwanese Gala Banquet in Celebration of 80 Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks, April 27, 2017 Representative Stanley Kao hosted a dinner in honor of Mr. Ken Martin, President of the Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) and members of ASDC, at Twin Oaks Estate on April 21, 2017. Representative Stanley Kao hosted a dinner in honor of Mr. Ken Martin, President of the Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) and members of ASDC, at Twin Oaks Estate on April 21, 2017. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao, along with members of the delegation of the Taiwan-US Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association, jointly announced on February 15, 2017 the issuance of commemorative stamps in celebration of 80 years of elegance at Twin Oaks. Lunar New Year celebration is held in Washington D.C. Chinatown on January 29, 2017. Representative Stanley Kao, Mayor Muriel Bowser and local celebrities lead the parade. 106.01.21Deputy Representative Remus Li-Kuo Chen was invited to the 2017 Annual Meeting of CAPA and had a group photo with participants (Courtesy of CAPA). Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao and former Premier and Mrs. Si-kun You proposed a toast to the success of a year of events celebrating the 80 Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks on January 18, 2017. Representative and Mrs. Stanley Kao and Former Premier and Mrs. Si-kun You struck a gong as a symbol of the official kick-off of a year of events celebrating the 80 Years of Elegance at Twin Oaks on January 18, 2017. Representative Stanley Kao and Mrs. Kao hosted a 30-member delegation of the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 18, 2016. Deputy Representative Remus Chen hosted staffs and members of the American Councils for International Education at the Twin Oaks Estate for the Embassy Salon on November 3, 2016. Director of Education Yuri Chih(front row, second from right) and Executive Officer of the Political Division Daniel K.C. Chen(front row, second from left) hosted American University Prof. Justin Jacobs and his 30 modern Chinese history students at the Twin Oaks Estate on November 14, 2016. Director of Education Yuri Chih hosted a briefing on career counselling for Taiwan students. At the invitation of Georgia Institute of Technology, Representative Stanley Kao delivered his speech, titled “The Current State and Prospects for U.S.-Taiwan Relations,” in front of 150 faculty and students. Representative Stanley Kao and Mrs. Kao visited CNN Headquarters in Atlanta on November 18, 2016. Deputy Representative James J. K. Lee hosted a briefing on Taiwan-U.S. relations for Prof. David Brown and students from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) on November 9, 2016. Representative Stanley Kao delivers opening remarks in the conference “The Digital Economy Forum: Prospects for Taiwan-US Cooperation in the Internet Age” at the Sigur Center for Asian Studies, George Washington University, on October 14, 2016. Representative Stanley Kao delivered remarks at the National Flag Raising Ceremony held by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Washington, DC on Oct 9th, 2016. Representative Stanley Kao delivered remarks at the dinner in celebration of the 105th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted by the Taiwanese American Diversity Associates (TADA) in Baltimore on October 9th, 2016. Deputy Representative James K. J. Lee and Acting Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida of US Environmental Protection Agency participated in a celebration of the U.S.-Taiwan Eco-Campus Partnership Program at Rock Creek Forest Elementary School on October 14, 2016. The program has been going strong for three years. Representative Stanley Kao delivers remarks at the celebration ceremony of the 105th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at Twin Oaks Estate on October 5, 2016. Representative Stanley Kao and Mrs. Kao pose with U.S.-based Taiwanese pitcher Wei-yin Chen after the ceremony. Representative and Mrs. Kao attend violinist Cho-Liang Lin’s concert Representative Stanley Kao participated in Chinese American Professionals Association 2016 Annual Symposium and delivered opening remarks. Taiwan Representative Stanley Kao throws first pitch at Fenway Park Representative Kao gave his remarks at the welcome dinner hosted by TAAGWC on Aug. 21st. Taiwan Representative Stanley Kao throws first pitch at Fenway Park Deputy Minister of Culture Pierre Tzu-pao Yang met with Deputy Assistant Secretary Walter Douglas from the State Department at AIT’s Washington office Welcome dinner for the business delegation from Taiwan to the third SelectUSA Investment Summit Representative and Mrs. Kao posed for a picture with some of the local community leaders. Representative Kao gave remarks at the greeting reception held at TECRO Cultural Center on June12, 2016. Around 400 people, mainly local community leaders and representativesfrom local organizations, attended the party. Mr. Stanley Kao, new Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, and Mrs. Kao, arrived in Washington, D. C. on June 5, 2016. Local community leaders in the greater D.C. area warmly greeted them at the Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. Deputy Representative Anne Hung (Center) took a photo with guests at the Taiwan Pavilion Networking Reception at the 2016 AAM MuseumExpo The book launch ceremony and luncheon in honor of The Diaries of Wunsz King, 1931-1952, was held at the Twin Oaks Estate on May 27, 2016. Ambassador Wunsz King was the Ambassador of the Republic of China to the Netherlands and to several governments in exile located in London during World War II. The event was hosted by Representative and Mrs. Lyushun Shen (fourth from left and fourth from right of first row) of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Mr. Henri King (fifth from left of first row), son of Ambassador Wunsz King, and Mrs. King (sixth from left of first row), along with retired ROC diplomats, their relatives and friends, leaders in the Chinese/Taiwanese Communities, and journalists were invited to the event. Members of the ROC Veterans Association and volunteers carried the large ROC and American flags in the parade. The MC announced that the Republic of China was one of the Allied Nations alongside the U.S. during WWII. The Flying Tigers were instrumental in building the long lasting friendship between the U.S. and the ROC (Taiwan). The 2016 National Memorial Day Parade was held on Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., on May 30th. This year’s parade paid special tribute to the Flying Tigers of WWII. General Patrick Chen, former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the ROC (Taiwan) Air Force and also one of the pilots of the Flying Tigers, sat in the convertible motorcade with former pilot Wayne “Whitey” Johnson and tail gunner Don Julliard. The motorcade was followed by large ROC and American flags, and the ROC Veterans Association’s flag unit. Dr.Henry Lin(left) of the New Taipei City Burn Rehabilitation Center and Prof. Stephen Milner(right) of the Johns Hopkins Burn Center signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on clinical and academic collaboration between the two burn centers at the Twin Oaks Estate on April 30, 2016. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Representative Lyushun Shen(center) of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. The authentic Taiwanese cuisine banquet on May 12: Representative Lyushun Shen (first from right) chatted with Congressman and Mrs. Don Young (R-AK) (first and second from left) and Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) (second from right) at the reception. The authentic Taiwanese cuisine banquet on May 12: Chef’s Special Appetizer: Golden Mullet Roe, Crystal Flower Squid, Fried Prawn Cake, Huadiao Wine Chicken. (Photo Courtesy: Food writer Russell Warnick’s Instagram post.) Representative Lyushun Shen was invited to speak at The University Club of Washington, DC on April 13, 2016. Representative Lyushun Shen was invited to speak at The University Club of Washington, DC on April 13, 2016. Joint Statement Regarding Cooperation between TECRO and AIT toward Development of an International Expedited Traveler Initiative TECRO held a screening of documentary film of Taiwan’s comfort women “Song of the Reed” at the Twin Oaks Estate on March 2, 2016. The Lunar New Year’s Celebration Parade, held by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) in Chinatown, Washington, D.C. on February 14, 2016. At the 2016 Lunar New Year Greeting Party of TECRO, Representative Shen presented bottled-soil from Taiping Island in his new year message to demonstrate the Republic of China’s sovereignty over the Spratly Islands. Representative and Mrs. Lyushun Shen hosted a dinner in honor of U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and Mrs. Reid (fourth and fifth from right) at the Twin Oaks Estate on January 29, 2016. The 105th Founding Day of the Republic of China flag-raising ceremony by the Chinese/Taiwanese communities The 105th Founding Day of the Republic of China flag-raising ceremony by the Chinese/Taiwanese communities Representative Lyushun Shen meets with the Chinese Youth Club (CYC) before their Asian Heritage Night half-time Lion Dance performance of the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets game in D.C. on December 19th, 2015. Representative Shen gives red envelopes to the “lions” during the half-time Lion Dance performance. Representative and Mrs. Shen pose for a picture with Jeremy Lin 'The Night of Waltz and More' at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 18, 2015. The first dance by the Representative and Mrs. Lyushun Shen at the Christmas Ball entitled ‘The Night of Waltz and More’ at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 18, 2015. TECRO Representative Lyushun Shen dances with Ambassador Thelma Phillip-Browne of St. Kitts and Nevis. Gourmet food under the antique Tiffany lamp. The illuminated national emblem of Republic of China (Taiwan). General Patrick Chen, former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force, talked about the history of the Flying Tigers in the Legends of the Air panel on November 6th, 2015. The American Veterans Center (AVC) held its 18th Annual Conference on November 5-7, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen and Madame Shen were invited to attend The Honors gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on November 7th. A panel of three war heroes. At the invitation of Chairman Emeritus Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Shen posed with Chairman at her portrait-unveiling ceremony on November 18, 2015. Representative Shen delivers a speech at the 104th National Day reception of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the Twin Oaks Estate. Representative Shen joins the representatives of the Pacific Theater allies from Canada, France, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, and United Kingdom, along with U.S. veterans, to present wreaths at the National WWII Memorial. Our wreath is placed with those from other Pacific Theater allies in front of the wall at the National WWII Memorial. Representative Lyushun Shen attended the commemoration ceremony of the 70th Anniversary of V-J Day at the National WWII Memorial, co-hosted by the Friends of the WWII Memorial and the National Park Service on September 2, 2015. A replica of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, flown by the Flying Tigers during WWII, is displayed at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) delievers remarks at the National Day Reception at the Twin Oaks, Oct. 7, 2015. Mrs. Yumi Hogan, first lady of Maryland, delivers remarks on behalf of Governor Larry Hogan at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. Mr. David Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s grandson, presents Representative Shen with a replica of Roosevelt’s secret memo authorizing American volunteer pilots to go to China to help win the war. Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS), Co-Chair, Congressional Taiwan Caucus, delivers a speech at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Trade, House Committee on Ways and Means, addresses the gathering at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, delivers a speech at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, speaks at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, gives a speech at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at the Twin Oaks Estate. Guests gather to listen to Representative Shen’s remarks at the ROC’s 104th National Day reception at Twin Oaks. The U.S. and ROC national anthems are sung at the 104th National Day reception at Twin Oaks. Representative Lyushun Shen and 2015 Hult Prize winner Ms. An-Nung Chen at the 104th National Day Reception of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the Twin Oaks Estate, Oct. 7, 2015. Representative Shen and Raymond Burghardt, Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan, raise their glasses in a toast to the lasting friendship between the ROC and the U.S. Representative Shen converses with H.E. Ambassador Julio Ligorria Carballido of Guatemala at the canonization ceremony in honor of Junípero Serra, a Franciscan Friar, hosted by Pope Francis on September 23, 2015. Representative and Mrs. Shen attend the canonization ceremony hosted by Pope Francis on September 23, 2015, in honor of Junípero Serra, a Franciscan Friar. Representative Lyushun Shen spoke to the media after the premiere of the documentary “Journey 1945—China’s Path to Victory” at VOA headquarters in Washington on September 16, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen watched the premier of the documentary “Journey 1945—China’s Path to Victory” with former Flying Tigers at VOA headquarters in Washington on September 16, 2015. The VOA Acting Director Kelu Chao greets Representative Lyushun Shen, who attended the premiere of the documentary “Journey 1945—China’s Path to Victory” at VOA headquarters in Washington on September 16, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen attended the commemoration ceremony of the 70th Anniversary of V-J Day at the National WWII Memorial, co-hosted by the Friends of the WWII Memorial and the National Park Service on September 2, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen recounted the history of the Twin Oaks Estate to R.O.C. (Taiwan) EPA’s Minister Kuo-Yen Wei and the delegates of Cities Clean Air Partnership (CAAP). Ms. Jane Nishida, U.S. EPA Acting Assistant Administrator, gave the welcoming remarks at the 1st Conference of International Environmental Partnership. The first conference of the International Environmental Partnership was held at the Ronald Reagan Building’s Hemisphere Room on August 10, 2015. The U.S.-Taiwan EPA Biennial Program Review meeting Group photo taken at the partnership certificate award ceremony of Cities Clean Air Partnership (CCAP) at EPA Green Room on August 11, 2015. Minister Kuo-Yen Wei and Administrator Gina McCarthy witnessed the certificates being awarded to the partner cities of Taipei, Taiwan (Mr. Kuo-Su Chiu, center) and Pasig, Philippines (Ms. Raquel Austria Naciongayo, 2nd from right). Minister Kuo-Yen Wei and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy witnessed the certificates being awarded to partner cities of Taichung, Taiwan (Mr. Kunming Kuo, center) and San Jose, U.S.A. (Ms. Rene Eyerly, 2nd from right). R.O.C. (Taiwan) EPA Minister Kuo-Yen Wei and U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy gave welcoming remarks at the partnership certificate award ceremony of Cities Clean Air Partnership (CCAP) at EPA on August 11, 2015. U.S.-Taiwan EPA bilateral meeting was held on August 11 at the Alm Room, EPA building. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy greeted R.O.C. (Taiwan) Minister Kuo-Yen Wei and Representative Lyushun Shen in her office on August 11, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen hosted the banquet to welcome Minister Kuo-Yen Wei and the representatives from 25 cities of 12 countries to the CCAP workshop. Representative Shen briefed Rep. Lois Frankel (center) and Rep. Frederica Wilson (first from right) on the history of the Twin Oaks Estate. Representative Shen hosted a dinner at the Twin Oaks Estate in honor of Rep. Lois Frankel (second from left), Rep. Frederica Wilson (first from left) and Rep. Stacey Plaskett (first from right) Rep. Shen introducing the artifact collection at the Twin Oaks Estate Rep. Shen presenting gifts for JHBC team during luncheon. Dr. Milner, Director of the Burn Center, giving a briefing on his visit to Taiwan Rep. Shen hosting the press conference for JHBC team Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole(R-KS) expressed his gratitude for the ROC’s donation to the Eisenhower Memorial Representative Shen spoke at the Reception Honoring the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) Donation to the National Eisenhower Memorial. Representative Shen and Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) co-hosted the Reception Honoring the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) Donation to the National Eisenhower Memorial Representative Shen stressed that it was most important that the Republic of China was treated with equality and dignity at the 2015 World Police and Fire Games. The Republic of China’s compatriots greeted the ROC’s athletes, both holding the national flag. The Republic of China’s athletes participating in the 2015 World Police and Fire Games marched into RFK Stadium with the ROC national flag in hand. The Republic of China’s compatriots waved the ROC national flag at the 2015 WPFG Opening Ceremony at RFK Stadium. 2015 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) at RFK Stadium on June 26 Representative Shen hosted a dinner on June 11 on Capitol Hill in honor of freshman members from the 2014 Class of U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Shen delivers his remarks during the PADF Belize Coastal Community Resiliency Ceremony on June 9, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen signed an agreement to fund the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) on June 9, 2015, regarding a donation of half a million U.S. dollars for the Foundation’s Coastal Community Resiliency Initiative in Belize. Rep. Shen (middle) presents the donation to PADF Executive Director John Sanbrailo (left) and Nestor Méndez, Belize Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS (right). Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Cole on the phone with the son of Ruan Yicheng, the provincial commissioner who was in charge of the operation that rescued Cole and his fellow airmen immediately following the Doolittle Tokyo Raid. Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Cole and General Patrick Chen greet one another at a luncheon held in their honor at the Twin Oaks Estate. Ambassador Lyushun Shen and Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Cole in front of the portrait wall of former Republic of China ambassadors at the Twin Oaks Estate. Ambassador Lyushun Shen chats with Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Cole and General Patrick Chen at the Twin Oaks Estate. Both men are veterans of the Chinese theater in World War II. The Science and Technology Division of TECRO held a pre-trip briefing for participants of "2015 Taiwan Tech Trek" in Washington metropolitan area at TECRO Culture Center on May 2, 2015. The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) signed a Letter of Intent on April 17, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen and Jeff Thatcher, son of David Thatcher, who is one of the only two still surviving crew members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on April 15, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen, the only invited foreign envoy, and the U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), on the occasion of the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders on April 15, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen with Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews at a March 22 welcome dinner hosted by Rep. Shen for the business delegation from Taiwan to the SelectUSA Investment Summit. (First row, from left to right) Representative Lyushun Shen (fifth) and Bruce Andrews (fourth), Deputy Secretary of Commerce, with the business delegation from Taiwan to the SelectUSA Investment Summit at a welcome dinner on March 22. A photo from the U.S.-Taiwan Eco-Campus Partnership Program launch event on March 13, 2015. Ambassador Shen tours the eco-school exhibit at the North Chevy Chase Elementary School and is briefed by the students from the Green Team. On behalf of Taiwan, Ambassador Shen presents 10 sets of Taiwan-made solar-powered LED lights to the North Chevy Chase Elementary School. More than 250 people attended the launch event of the U.S.-Taiwan Eco-Campus Partnership program at the North Chevy Chase Elementary School (NCCES) on March 13, 2015. Ambassador Lyushun Shen, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, attended the launch event of the U.S.-Taiwan Eco-Campus Partnership at the North Chevy Chase Elementary School on March 13, 2015. Representative Lyushun Shen (second from right) with Mr. Te-Sheng Wei (right) and Mr. Chih-Ming Huang (left), film producers of the Taiwanese movie “KANO,” at the Twin Oaks Estate on Feb. 6 during a tea party hosted in their honor. Representative Shen (right) introduces the history of the Twin Oaks Estate to Mr. Wei and other guests. Attendees took a group photo after keynote speaker Dr. Tiger Liu, chief scientist of Taiwan National Space Organization, delivered his speech. Representative Lyushun Shen gave the welcome remarks to participants of Taiwan FORMOSAT-3 /COSMIC Satellite Seminar at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 12, 2014. Rep. Lyushun Shen presents a solar-powered LED light, which was manufactured in Taiwan, as a souvenir to Mr. Charles Stokes, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation. Rep. Lyushun Shen presents a $1 million donation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the CDC Foundation to support the Foundation’s Ebola response effort. Dr. Chiapei Chou, Director of the Science and Technology Division of TECRO, Dr. L.S. Kao, President of the Neuroscience Society of Taiwan, and Dr. Hui Zheng, member of the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America at “Taiwan Night.” Dr. Chiapei Chou, Director of the Science and Technology Division of TECRO, gave welcome remarks at the 2014 Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting “Taiwan Night”event on November 17, 2014. Deputy Representative Hung and NPC President Belkind give red envelopes as a symbol of good luck to the lion dance. Deputy Representative Anne Hung of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States attended the International Cultural Evening at the National Press Club (NPC) on November 19, 2014. Rep. Lyushun Shen of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presents the famous “blood chit” of the Flying Tigers to Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC). Rep. Lyushun Shen, Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) at the “Salute to WW II Flying Tigers” . Representative Lyushun Shen pays respect to two WWII veterans Representative Lyushun Shen delivers a speech at the American Veterans Center’s annual conference Before the luncheon with members of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) at the Twin Oaks Estate on October 31, 2014, Representative Lyushun Shen (left) introduces an art colletion. In celebration of the 103rd National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), TECRO’s half-page color ad was published in The Washington Post on October 10, 2014. In celebration of the 103rd National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), TECRO’s half-page color ad was published in USA Today on October 10, 2014. Representative Shen presents a copy of 「A Century of Resilient Tradition: Exhibition of the Republic of China’s Diplomatic Archives」co-edited by him to Professor Quansheng Zhao, Director of Asian Studies Research Council of American University. Representative Lyushun Shen delivers a lecture on the Chinese diplomatic archives preserved in Taiwan and their significance to contemporary cross-Strait relations at American University on October 22, 2014. Representative and Mrs. Lyushun Shen and Ms. Roberta McCain, wife of the late Admiral John S. McCain, Jr. at the 103rd National Day celebration of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the Twin Oaks Estate Representative Shen receives a proclamation from Rep. Chris van Hollen (D-MD) Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Lyushun Shen delivers remarks at the R.O.C’s 103rd National Day celebration held at the Twin Oaks Estate The flag of the Republic of China is raised over the Twin Oaks Estate for the first time since 1979. Representative Shen exchanged views about Taiwan-US economic and trade cooperation with group of business executives. Minister of the Council of Agriculture met with USDA Secretary Representative Shen and Bao-ji Chen, Minister of the Council of Agriculture, visited USDA Intelligent Transportation Society of TAIWAN in 2014 ITS World Congress Taiwan’s 16 technology universities delegation European young scholars organized by Young Transatlantic Initiative (YTI), visited TECRO. Ambassador Lyushun Shen, Representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, hosted a dinner in honor of the members of the Harvard Club of Washington DC at the Twin Oaks Estate on August 22, 2014 Ambassador Lyushun Shen, Representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, hosted a dinner in honor of the members of the Harvard Club of Washington DC at the Twin Oaks Estate on August 22, 2014. Ambassador Lyushun Shen, Representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, hosted a dinner in honor of the members of the Harvard Club of Washington DC at the Twin Oaks Estate on August 22, 2014 102nd Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day Celebration 102nd Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day Celebration 102nd Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day Celebration The Congressional Welcoming Reception in honor of Representative and Mrs. Pu-tsung King Amb. Pu-tsung King, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed "Taiwan-PADF Disaster Assistance & Reconstruction Fund" with the Pan American Development Foundation Amb. Pu-tsung King, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed "Taiwan-PADF Disaster Assistance & Reconstruction Fund" with the Pan American Development Foundation Amb. Pu-tsung King, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed "Taiwan-PADF Disaster Assistance & Reconstruction Fund" with the Pan American Development Foundation Amb. Pu-tsung King, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States presented donations to Hurricane Sandy Relief Rep. Pu-tsung King, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States presented donations to Hurricane Sandy Relief Amb. Pu-tsung King, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States presented donations to Hurricane Sandy Relief Amb. Pu-tsung King, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States presented donations to Hurricane Sandy Relief 101st Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day celebration 101st Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day celebration Ambassador Jason C. Yuan, Representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, hosted a dinner in honor of Board of Directors and the Executive Staff of the American Conservative Union (ACU) at the Twin Oaks Estate Ambassador Jason C. Yuan, Representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, hosted a dinner in honor of Board of Directors and the Executive Staff of the American Conservative Union (ACU) at the Twin Oaks Estate Ambassador Jason C Yuan and Maggie Yuan, Wife of the Ambassador, Host A Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Tasting Party at the Twin Oaks on February 16th. Ambassador Jason C Yuan and Maggie Yuan, Wife of the Ambassador, Host A Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Tasting Party at the Twin Oaks on February 16th. Ambassador Jason C Yuan and Maggie Yuan, Wife of the Ambassador, Host A Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Tasting Party at the Twin Oaks on February 16th. Ambassador Jason C Yuan and Maggie Yuan, Wife of the Ambassador, Host A Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Tasting Party at the Twin Oaks on February 16th. Ambassador Jason C. Yuan, Chief Representative of Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, hosted Ambassadors of Taiwan's Diplomatic Allies at Twin Oaks Estate Ambassador Jason C. Yuan co-hosted “Embassy Series” with the National Press Club (NPC) at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 8, 2011, and briefed them on the current state of Taiwan- U.S. and cross-Strait relations. Ambassador Jason C. Yuan co-hosted “Embassy Series” with the National Press Club (NPC) at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 8, 2011, and briefed them on the current state of Taiwan- U.S. and cross-Strait relations. Ambassador Jason C. Yuan co-hosted “Embassy Series” with the National Press Club (NPC) at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 8, 2011, and briefed them on the current state of Taiwan- U.S. and cross-Strait relations Ambassador Jason C. Yuan co-hosted “Embassy Series” with the National Press Club (NPC) at the Twin Oaks Estate on December 8, 2011, and briefed them on the current state of Taiwan- U.S. and cross-Strait relations. Republic of China centennial National Day celebration Republic of China centennial National Day celebration Republic of China centennial National Day celebration Ambassador Jason C. Yuan hosts a dinner for “Washington Inter-Governmental Professional Group” (WIPG) Ambassador Jason C. Yuan hosted the International Service Committee, Rotary Club of Wilmington, Delaware at the Twin Oaks Estate on June 7, 2011, and briefed them on the current state of Taiwan- U.S. and cross-Strait relations Ambassador Jason C. Yuan hosted the International Service Committee, Rotary Club of Wilmington, Delaware at the Twin Oaks Estate on June 7, 2011, and briefed them on the current state of Taiwan- U.S. and cross-Strait relations Amb. Jason C. Yuan and Mrs. Yuan hosted a luncheon in honor of members of the the American Conservative Union (ACU) Delegation and the leadership of the ACU at the Twin Oaks Estate Ambassador Jason C. Yuan, Representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, was invited to attend the Presidential Banquet at CPAC 2011 Ambassador Jason C. Yuan hosts a dinner in honor of the newly elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Mr. Reince Priebus and his wife, and 70 RNC members at the Twin Oaks Estate Ambassador Jason C. Yuan hosts a dinner in honor of the newly elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Mr. Reince Priebus and his wife, and 70 RNC members at the Twin Oaks Estate Tree planting ceremony to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the Republic of China National Press Club helds “Embassy Nights” at Twin Oaks Estate 99th Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day Celebration The reception in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Sister State Relationship between Taiwan Province, ROC and the State of Delaware Ambassador Jason Yuan attends the premiere event of "Asia Society Washington Taiwan to the World Documentary Mini-Series" Amb. Jason C. Yuan attends the Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival 2010 hosted by Chinatown Community Cultural Center on Feb. 21, 2010 First Lady Chow Mei-ching serves as the Honorary Director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan on a tour featuring Moon Water at the John F. Kennedy Center, Washington DC, on January 29 and 30., 2010. First Lady Chow Mei-ching serves as the Honorary Director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan on a tour featuring Moon Water at the John F. Kennedy Center, Washington DC, on January 29 and 30., 2010. Amb. Jason C. Yuan attends 2009 Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Baltimore Taiwanese Women's Association .Amb. Jason C. Yuan attends 2009 Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Baltimore Taiwanese Women's Association Amb. Jason C. Yuan attends 2009 Thanksgiving dinner Amb. Jason C. Yuan attends 2009 Thanksgiving dinner The Signing Ceremony of three letters of intent between the Agriculture Trade Goodwill Mission from the Republic of China (Taiwan) and U.S. Grains Exporters was held on the Capitol Hill, September 24, 2009. The 8th annual DC Dragon Boat Festival The 8th annual DC Dragon Boat Festival The 8th annual DC Dragon Boat Festival The 8th annual DC Dragon Boat Festival The U.S. Congress held a reception in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act The U.S. Congress held a reception in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act The U.S. Congress held a reception in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT INFORMATION OFFICE OF TAIWAN RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR TAIWAN TO THE WORLD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT INFORMATION OFFICE OF TAIWAN RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR TAIWAN TO THE WORLD 97th Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day Celebration Amb. and Mrs. Jason C. Yuan host the 97th Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day Celebration The Congressional Welcoming Reception in honor of Ambassador and Mrs. Jason C. Yuan The Congressional Welcoming Reception in honor of Ambassador and Mrs. Jason C. Yuan The Congressional Welcoming Reception in honor of Ambassador and Mrs. Jason C. Yuan The overseas Chinese community's welcome dinner for Amb. Yuan Ambassador Yuan hosts a reception to greet overseas Chinese community Ambassador Yuan's dinner with Chinese-language media Ambassador Yuan and Mrs. Yuan arrive in DC Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu hosts a dinner banquet at the Twin Oaks estate on May 9, 2007 to welcome Taiwan’s South Pacific allies. Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu（left）with Minister Lee Ying-Yuan of Taiwan’s Council of Labor Affairs （right）, visit Congressman Ron Lewis（R-KY）on Capitol Hill on April 18, 2007. Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu（left）with Minister Lee Ying-Yuan of Taiwan’s Council of Labor Affairs （right）, visit Senator Jon Tester（D-MT）on Capitol Hill on April 17, 2007. Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu meets Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chair Shelley Berkley（D-NV）on Capitol Hill. Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu meets Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chair Steve Chabot（R-OH）on Capitol Hill. Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu (far right)hosts a dinner reception for members of the Washington-based Chinese-language media at the Twin Oaks estate on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Representative Jaushieh Joseph Wu （far right）hosts a dinner reception for members of the Washington-based Chinese-language media at the Twin Oaks estate on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. House Minority Leader Roy Blunt (R-MO) attends the March 27, 2007 Congressional Farewell Reception for TECRO Representative and Mrs. David Lee. Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-NV) attends the March 27, 2007 Congressional Farewell Reception for TECRO Representative and Mrs. David Lee. Sen. John W. Warner (R-VA) attends the March 27, 2007 Congressional Farewell Reception for TECRO Representative and Mrs. David Lee. Sen. John McCain （R-AZ）attends the March 27, 2007 Congressional Farewell Reception for TECRO Representative and Mrs. David Lee. Congressman Lincoln Davis (D-TN) attends the March 27, 2007 Congressional Farewell Reception for TECRO Representative and Mrs. David Lee on Capitol Hill. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) gives remarks at the Congressional Farewell Reception for TECRO Representative and Mrs. David Lee on March 27, 2007 on Capitol Hill. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Lantos (D-CA) speaks at a reception commemorating the 5th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus. Congresswoman and new CongressionTaiwan Caucus Co-Chair Shelley Berkley (D-NV) speaks at a reception commemorating the 5th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus.al Congressman and Taiwan Caucus Co-Chair Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) gives remarks at a reception commemorating the 5th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus. Tai Chi performers at the 2007 Metropolitan D.C. Compatriots’ New Year reception at the TECRO Culture Center. TECRO Science Division Director Yawnan Chen congratulates Dr. Yu Ying-shih on Dr. Yu’s acceptance of the 2006 John W. Kluge Prize for the Study of Humanity. TECRO Representative David Tawei Lee and Mrs. Lee congratulate Dr. Yu Ying-shih and Mrs. Yu on Dr. Yu’s acceptance of the 2006 John W. Kluge Prize for the Study of Humanity. Representative David Tawei Lee and Mrs. Lee welcome Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU) at the 2006 Double Tenth gala. Representative David Tawei Lee and Mrs. Lee welcome Marshall Islands Ambassador H.E. Banny De Brum and Mrs. De Brum at the 2006 Double Tenth gala. Representative David Tawei Lee and Mrs. Lee welcome Ms. Barbara J. Schrage at the 2006 Double Tenth gala. TECRO exhibition area at the 18th annual Maryland Embassy Day. TECRO staff participate at the 18th annual Maryland Embassy Day. TECRO staff share information about Taiwan with visitors at the 18th annual Maryland Embassy Day. Taipei First Girl's High School Honor Guard marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. Taipei First Girl's High School Band marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. Taipei First Girl's High School Band marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. Taipei First Girl's High School Band marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. Taipei First Girl's High School Band marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. Taipei First Girl's High School Honor Guard performs in R.F.K. stadium. Taipei First Girl's High School Band performs in R.F.K. stadium. Taipei First Girl's High School Band marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. Taipei First Girl's High School Honor Guard marches in the 2006 Independence Day Parade in Washington. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in northwest Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill The Jefferson Memorial Hall The Washington Monument "Beauty Power – Time Corridor of Taiwan Women’s Fashion, 1888-2018"