Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the Installation Ceremony of Mayor John Wu & Mayor Pro Tem Denise Menchaca of San Gabriel City on April 2, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the 2024 team members of The Global Federation of Chinese Business Women-Southern California Chapter (Gfcbwscc-世華南加州) at TECO-LA on April 2, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Vice President Yu-Lin Cheng of China Airlines Corporation America Head Office and his great team on April 5, 2024. On March 27th, the Arizona State Legislature adopted SCR1045, a concurrent resolution in support of the Taiwan-U.S. trade partnership and Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. Mr. David Chen, TECO-LA’s Director of Political Division, attended the briefing of the LACBA delegation’s upcoming visit to Taiwan held on March 18. 2024. He wished the LACBA delegation a safe and successful trip, and encouraged the delegation to experience Taiwan’s diverse culture, prosperity and democracy. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi attended the ancestral worship ceremony held by Lung Kung Tin Yee Association on March 17, 2024 Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to meet with the delegation from the Jhushan Township Office, Nantou County on March 18, 2024. Director General Chi and Mrs Chi attended the ancestral worship ceremony and Spring banquet held by Bing Kong Tong Association on March 16, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the robotics team "9501-Sidereal Envoy" from New Taipei Municipal San Min High School on March 19, 2024 at TECO-LA. DG Chi extended his congratulations on winning their championship at the 2024 FIRST Robotics Competition, Arizona Valley Regional on March 16th! Deputy Director General Chang attended the inaugural general meeting of the Southern California Taiwanese American Emergency Assistance Association on March 16, 2024. Highly acclaimed Taiwanese manufacturers specializing in natural foods are showcasing their products at the Natural Products Expo West 2024, held at the Anaheim Convention Center from March 14-16! Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi attended the 5th Anniversary Gala of the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women Greater Los Angeles Chapter (GFCBW-GLA) on March 9, 2024. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi attended the Taiwan Benevolent Association of California (TBAC) 12th Annual Hiking Event to commemorate the 99th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s passing at Schabarum Regional Park on March 10, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to host a dinner for the team behind the Academy Awards nominated documentary short film "Island in Between" on March 8, 2024. The international exchange between Taiwan and the United States on Barrier-Free Cycling, Culture, and Tourism has concluded with remarkable success! Director General Chi and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the ancestral worship ceremony held by Bow On Family Association of Los Angeles on March 3, 2024. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi attended the 8th Golden Crown Awards and the 33rd Anniversary Gala of the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women (GFCBW) Southern California Chapter on March 2, 2024. Director General Amino Chi attended the grand opening ceremony of the Hacienda Heights Branch of CTBC Bank USA on March 1, 2024. The Taiwan Alumni Association (TAA) UCLA chapter has been officially established on Feb. 19, 2024! Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the annual installation and banquet of the Orange County Chinese American Chamber of Commerce (OCCACC) on February 25, 2024. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the Lunar New Year banquet hosted by the National Chengchi University Alumni Association of Southern California on February 24, 2024. Director General Amino Chi attended the "The 228 Incident Commemoration" organized by the Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles on February 24, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Orange County Taiwanese Association Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner on February 21, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Installation Ceremony of Mayor Thomas Wong& Mayor Pro Tem Vinh Ngo of Monterey Park City on February 20, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to host the Lunar New Year Greetings at Culture Center of TECO-LA on February 18, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Lunar New Year Gala and the Handing Over Ceremony between the Outgoing President and the Incoming President of Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (TACCLA ) at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on February 17, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Dr. John Hsu, Political Advisor of the Executive Yuan (former chairman of the Taiwan Association Foundation of Greater Los Angeles and CEO of the Global Research and Industry Alliance (Gloria) of National Chung Hsing University) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on February 16, 2024. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi was delighted to attend 2024 Lunar New Year’s Celebration Banquet held by Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Orange County on Feb 15, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to visit the Taiwanese American Senior Association of Southern California on February 15, 2024, the 6th day of the Lunar New Year. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the Press Conference of the SimplyHelp Foundation on February 6, 2024 in Culture Center of TECO-LA. Deputy Director General Cheng-Yu Chang was delighted to attend the 11th Annual Gala of Kaohsiung High Schools Alumni Association on January 28, 2024. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the press conference held by the North American Taiwanese Medical Association on January 30, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the City of Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival on January 27, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Welcome Banquet of the Atayal School delegation on January 24, 2024 and met with them on the next day at the TECO-LA office. Director General Amino Chi is thrilled to meet with Congresswoman Linda Sánchez on January 24th! Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with members of the Orange County Chinese American Chamber of Commerce 橙縣華人商會 OCCACC at TECO-LA on January 23, 2024. On January 17, 2024, Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Managing Director Jonathan Liao of the International Talent Taiwan Office, which was launched by the Cabinet-level National Development Council on November 1, 2023. On January 18, 2024, Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Professor Min-Chun Hu from the Department of Computer Science at National Tsing Hua University, who serves as the mentor of the US State Department's "TechGirls Program". Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with members of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Society of USA at TECO-LA on January 9, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Arthur Yang, the CEO of CHT Global, Inc., at our office on January 2, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend New Year’s Flag Raising Ceremony held by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Los Angeles (CCBALA) on January 1, 2024. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to visit the Chinese American Museum on December 28th, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the newly elected chairman and vice chairman of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Los Angeles as well as community leaders at TECO-LA on December 26, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the members of HAKKA USA at our office on December 19 ,2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi was delighted to attend the Christmas and birthday celebration event hosted by the Taiwanese-American Seniors Association of Southern California (TASA) on December 21, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend the 55th Annual Gala held by Cheng Kung University Alumni Association of Southern California (CKUAASC) at Hyatt Regency Orange County on December 10, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend the 45th Annual Gala held by Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California at Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel on December 9, 2023. Director General Chi and Mrs. Chi attended the inauguration ceremony of the incoming president and the staff members of Bow On Family Association of Los Angeles on December 2, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend annual singing competition held by Taiwanese American Senior Association of Southern California on November 16, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi visited Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights on November 7, 2023. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA) held the “Mandarin Learning Expo & Taiwanese Culture and Cuisine Fair” at its culture center in El Monte on November 12, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended flower offering ceremony commemorating the 157th anniversary of the birth of the founding father of the Republic of China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, hosted by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association on Nov. 12, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend the 41st Annual Gala held by Tamkang University Alumni Association of Southern California at Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel on November 11, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend 2023 Annual Gala held by Formosan Arts & Technology Museum at Pacific Palms Resort on November 11, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Golden Horse Award for Best Documentary Directing, Director Yang Tun-Ping at our office on November 9, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi visited Karat by Lollicup company and met with Founder and CEO Alan Yu on November 7, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend Taiwan Films Day at Culver Theater on November 9, 2023 to support two films representing Taiwan in the 96th Oscar competition. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi visited KCAL Insurance Agency and met with CEO and Founder Kenny Chang on November 7, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend 2023 Annual Gala “Keep on Dancing” held by Chinese Club of San Marino （CCSM) at Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel on November 5, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi were delighted to call on City of Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and visited the Great Park on November 2, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi were delighted to visit Irvine Chinese School and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center on November 2, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with members of JCUAA at our office on October 31, 2023. They exchanged views on arts and cultural activities in Southern California. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Mrs. Chi attended 2023 Annual Gala of Chien Kuo High School Alumni Association of Southern California at Hilton San Gabriel on October 28, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi attended the reception in celebration of National Day of the Czech Republic on Oct. 28, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi visited San Gabriel Valley Medical Center of AHMC on Oct. 27, 2023, and exchanged views with AHMC Co-CEO Dr. Wen-Ta Chiu on international medical exchange between Taiwan and the US. Director General Amino Chi was delight to attend the 2nd " Southern California Taiwanese Friendship Basketball Tournament" held by China Airlines, CTBC Bank, and Taiwanese-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Director General Amino Chi expressed his gratitude to Professor Paelabang Danapan (孫大川) from National Chengchi University, Professor Hsinya Huang (黃心雅) from National Sun Yat-Sen University, and Aboriginal literature author Shaman Rapanai(夏曼‧藍波安) for their participation in the "Indigenous Identity in Ocean Resource Sharing: Rebuilding Connections from Taiwan to Hawaii" symposium at Arizona State University on October 24th, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi, as well as TECO-LA colleagues, were delighted to participate in “National Day Cup of Bowling” in celebration of the 112th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), hosted by Taiwanese community in Orange County on October 21st, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to call on Ms. May Chiang, the COO of ETTV America Corp, on October 19th, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to pay a visit to Mr. Derrick Lee, the son of Aroma Craft Coffee’s owner, Winnie Huang, on October 13th, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to visit the Chairman of iTaiwan Foods, Mr. Anthony Wu, on October 13th, 2023. Director Amy Wang. Press Division of TECO-LA and Director Betty Hsiao, Culture Center of T.E.C.O. In L.A.( Santa Ana) were delighted to attend 22nd annual Irvine Global Festival on October 14, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the 25th Anniversary Gala and Fundraising of Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles 大洛杉磯台灣會館at Pacific Palms Resort on October 15, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend Taiwanese songs concert held by Sounds of Taiwan on October 14, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi, as well as TECO-LA colleagues, were delighted to attend the 112th Double Tenth National Day Flag-raising Ceremony, co-hosted by R.O.C. Air Force Veterans Association and the City of Needles on October 10th, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi attended the 112th National Day celebration held by Chineses Consolidated Benevolent Association of Los Angeles (CCBA) at Chinatown on October 8, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the 112th National Day Flag Raising Ceremony held in San Diego on October 8th, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the performance “Sound of Taiwan” by Taiwanese Culture Goodwill Mission of the National Day, featuring “Formosa Melody Music Center” at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on October 7, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 112th Double Tenth National Day celebration hosted by Taiwan Benevolent Association of California at Barnes Park on October 7, 2023. Director General Chi and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the 52nd CSC Anniversary Celebration Gala held by Chinatown Service Center at Hilton San Gabriel on September 30, 2023. Deputy Director General Leonid C. Y. Chang was delighted to attend the 31st "Joint Meeting of Presidents of the Taiwanese Student Associations in Southern California, Arizona and Hawaii” on September 30, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the 112th National Day Flag Raising Ceremony held by overseas Taiwanese community in Orange County on September 30th, 2023. TECO-LA warmly welcomes Mayor Lin of Changhua City and his delegation to Los Angeles on September 26, 2023! TECO-LA warmly welcomes Ombudsman Lin Yu-Jung of the Control Yuan to our office on September 28, 2023! Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend “National Day Cup of Golf “ in celebration of the 112th birthday of the Republic of China (Taiwan), held by United ROC Golf, Southern California at Friendly Hills Country Club on September 25, 2023. Director General Chi and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend "Dance Performance in Celebration of the 112th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" held by American Chinese Dance Association at Cultral Center of TECO-LA on September 24, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the 39th Annual Convention of North American Taiwanese Medical Association (NATMA) held at Pacific Palms Resort on September 23, 2023. Director Amy Wang. Press Division of TECO-LA, was delighted to attend 2023 Rosemead Moon Festival on September 23, 2023. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, held a consular lecture titled "How to Apply for Taiwanese Passports for U.S.-Born Children." at the Taiwan Center on September 23, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the delegation members of Taiwan Tourism Administration led by Deputy Director Yu, Li-Yu of North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters at our office on September 22, 2023 Deputy Director General Leonid C. Y. Chang was delighted to attend " Taiwan Tourism Promotional Event in Los Angeles” on September 21, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend 18th anniversary of the Cultural Center of T.E.C.O. In Los Angeles (Santa Ana) on Septembr 16 2023. Over a hundred overseas Taiwanese Americans joined and celebrated together. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the event in support of Taiwan‘s participation in the UN held by FASCA-LA on September 17, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the hiking event held by the Orange County Taiwanese Association to support Taiwan’s participation in the UN on September 16, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend handover ceremony held by Veterans Association of the Republic of China in Southern California on September 9, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with a group of 30 participants from the National Chengchi University (NCCU) , led by Director May Chang of NCCU’s Career Development Center on September 5, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 2023 Gala of Southern California Alumni Association of Tainan First Senior High School & Tainan Girls’ Senior High School on September 4, 2023. Director General Amino Chi attended Dinner Party hosted by Manuel Ruiz Diaz, Consul General of Paraguay in Los Angeles on Aug. 30, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi visited Yungshin – Carlsbad Tech, and met with Chief Operation Officer Andy Cheng on August 24, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi met with Dr. James Wang, the Chief Technology Officer of Kyocera International on August 24, 2023. Director General Amino Chi attended the scholarship award ceremony held by the Yin Chin Foundation of U.S.A. on August 25, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi visited the world leading antibody supplier BioLegend and met with Mr. Gene Lay, CEO of BioLegend, on August 24, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with President Chuching Wang, senior advisors and members of Taiwan Benevolent Association of California on August 18, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the Father's Day celebration held by Taiwanese-American Seniors Association of Southern California(TASA) on August 17, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to call on Congresswoman Young Kim on August 17, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Academician Burn-Jeng Lin and Frank Chang of Academia Sinica, Associate Dean Jenn-Ming Yang, Professor Yang Yang, Professor Eric Chiou, Professor Hsiang-Rong Tseng of UCLA, Professor Kung-Hwa Wei and Professor E-Wen Huang of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Associate Professor Jenny Liu of National Tsinghua University along with Director Chia-Yuan Chen from Science and Technology Division of TECO-LA on August 10 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with President Olivia Liao, senior advisors and members of Overseas Community Cares Network of Los Angeles on August 9, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the visiting delegation led by Chen, Yi-shen, President of Academia Historica on August 7, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi was delighted to attend the Relocation Ceremony of Chang Hwa Bank Los Angeles Branch Office on August 7, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 2023 Miss Taiwanese American Pageant, held by Taiwan Center Foundation of Greator Los Angeles at Hilton San Gabriel on Aug 5, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Ms. Chi were delighted to attend the 50th Anniversary Gala and Handover Ceremony held by National Taiwan University Alumni Association of Southern California at Pacific Palms Resort on August 5, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Mrs Chi attended Father’s Day Celebration held by JCUAA - Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California at Culture Center of TECO in Los Angeles on August 5, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend Sounds of Taiwan 2023 Gala at Culture Center of TECO in Los Angeles on August 5, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Senior Vice President Eric Su, Junior President Russell Chen and Manager Jefferson Kwok of Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation at our office on August 4, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi attended the Graduation Ceremony of “2023 United States Summer Hospitality Management Training Program”, held by Taiwan Hotel & Motel Association of Southern California on August 2, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to call on US Congressman Ted Lieu on August 2nd. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend Southern California Council of Chinese Schools 2023 Gala and handover Ceremony on July 29, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to welcome the delegation of “2023 Taiwan Youth and Overseas Expatriate Bridging Program in Los Angeles” at our office on July 28, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with President Dwight Layton, Chief Operation Officer Rosalia Hsieh and Dean Seong Soo Han of Kingston University at our office on July 26, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the Chair Aka Chen and the members of International Leadership Foundation- Taiwan (ILF Taiwan), accompanied by Chairwoman Anne Shih of Bowers Museum and Chairwoman Vicky Ling of Lion Travel, at our office on July 24, 2023. Vox Nativa Children’s Choir gave a brilliant performance at the San Gabriel Mission Play House in Los Angeles on July 23, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend a traditional Taiwanese style banquet, which was brought to life in LA by TJCC-LA on July 23, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to host a luncheon on Friday, July 21, 2023 to recognize "Full of Love Book Donation to Taiwan Project" and the tremendous dedication of the volunteers. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with President Anna Wang and the members of National Taiwan University Alumni Association of Southern California (NTUAASC) at our office on July 20, 2023. Deputy Director General Cheng-Yu Chang was delighted to attend the birthday celebration in July held by Taiwanese-American Seniors Association of Southern California(TASA) on July 20, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the Jazz show featuring Taiwanese vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu and NY Bassist Richie Goods at LACMA on July 14. Mayor Kate Gallego, the City of Phoenix, AZ USA, led a delegation to visit Taiwan from July 8 to July 11, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the new Consul General of Paraguay to Los Angeles, Manuel Ruiz Diaz on July 13, 2023 Director General Amino C.Y. CHI and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the Huntington Beach City’s 119th annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the 86th Anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident Commemoration Ceremony on July 1, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the opening ceremony of the 2023 Taiwanese American Conference-West Coast held in Phoenix, Arizona on July 1, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended handover ceremony hosted by San Gabriel Taiwanese Lions Club on Jun. 25, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the bowling competition held by Taiwan Benevolent Association of California (TBAC) on June 18, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the Taiwan Hotel and Motel Association of North America 18th Anniverary and Taiwan Hotel and Motel Association of Southern California 48th Annual Convention and trade show on June 18, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 99th birthday celebration of ROC Military Academy held by ROC Military Academy Alumni Association of Southern California USA in Rosemead on June 16, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the staff and volunteers of Tzu Chi USA, the first overseas chapter of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, on June 15, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI and Mrs. Chi were delighted to attend the concert performed by One Song Orchestra in Los Angeles on June 14, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with the president, former presidents and team members of the Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California at our office on June 14, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with President Tina Bao of the SimplyHelp Foundation at our office on June 12, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended the celebration banquet of Global Day of Parents held by Welfare Committee of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association on June 10, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to call on Congresswoman Michelle Steel on June 9, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to visit EVA Airways Corporation America Head Office on June 5, 2023. TECO-LA extends a warm welcome to the delegation from the Judicial Yuan of Taiwan. TECO-LA extends a warm welcome to Dean and Chief Executive Officer Ming-Chung Chen and Mr. Chia-Wei Lin from the Civil Service Development Institute, Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend Angels Taiwan Day and threw the first pitch in the game Angels vs Red Sox at Angels Stadium on May 24, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to meet with Rakuten Girls from Taiwan, led by Vice General Manager Roger Pu, Taiwan Rakuten Baseball, Inc. at our office on May 22, 2023. Director General Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend 2023 Taiwanese American Heritage Week Festival held at Barnes Park of Monterey Park City on May 20, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to call on Speaker Anthony Rendon of the CA State Assembly, a good old friend of Taiwan, on May 19, 2023. DG Chi and Speaker Rendon discussed issues of mutual concern, including drive test waiver for Taiwan nationals. DG Chi thanked Speaker Rendon for his friendship and support. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 2023 International Tour of Taiwan Gourment Cuisines held at Culture Center of TECO in Los Angeles on May 18, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI and Mrs. CHI were delighted to visit the famous Taiwanese tea shop Ten Ren’s Tea Time, at Monterey Park City on May 17, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to meet with a delegation from the Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City, led by President & CEO, Mark Davis, at our office on May 17, 2023. 2023 Taiwanese American Heritage Week features the brilliant performances by the “Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe” of National Taiwan College of Performing Arts on May 7, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 36th Mother's Day Celebration held by Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California on May 14, 2023. Director General Amino Chi and Mrs Chi were delighted to attend the 2023 Buddha Day Ceremony, Tzu Chi Day and Mother’s Day Celebration, held by Tzu Chi USA on May 14, 2023 Taiwanese Americans in Greater Los Angeles expressed their strong support for Taiwan’s participation in WHA on May. 11, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to attend the banquet celebrating the establishment of GFCBW-OCC on May 6, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang was delighted to attend the World Journal LA’s Mother’s Day Appreciation Luncheon on May 6, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Grand Opening of the Center for Taiwan Studies at University of California, San Diego on May 6, 2023. Welcome to TECO-LA! Director General Amino Chi was delighted to meet with Chairwoman Monica Chuang, Global Federation of Chinese Business Women (GFCBW) and GFCBW members at our office on May 5, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Flag-awarding Ceremony for the WHA action team organized by NATMA and TCCNA on May 4, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the annual Tree Planting Ceremony held by Chinese Club of San Marino at Lacy Park on May 4, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the 2023 World Trade Week Southern California Kickoff Conference on May 2, 2023, together with the leaders of Taiwanese chambers of commerce Director General Amino Chi was delighted to visit the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of San Diego on April 29, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended art exhibition hosted by Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Society of U.S.A on Apr. 29, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2023 Taiwanese American Heritage Week in Orange County on April 29, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to visit the Taiwanese American Foundation of San Diego/Taiwanese American Community Center (TAFSD/TACC) on April 28, 2023. Director General Amino Chi attended New Route Ceremony of STARLUX Airlines between Taipei and Los Angeles on April 26, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to call on Governor of Arizona, Hon. Katie Hobbs on Apr. 25, 2023. Director General Amino Chi was delighted to conduct his first official meeting with Speaker Ben Toma at the Arizona House of Representatives on April 25. 2023. The Arizona House of Representatives unanimously adopted the aforesaid resolution under the witness of Director General Amino Chi on April 25, 2023. Director General Amino Chi called on Congresswoman Judy Chu on April 24, 2023. Minister of The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), Chia-Ching HSU, arrived in Los Angeles for a 3-day visit. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to attend the 34th Chinese Dance Festival held by American Chinese Dance Association on April 15,2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to attend the birthday celebration in April held by Taiwanese-American Seniors Association of Southern California(TASA) on April 20, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended the golf tournament held by Hakka Federation of USA on Apr. 15, 2023. Director General Chi was delighted to visit Chinatown Service Center on Apr. 14, 2023. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to meet with a delegation from Starlux, led by General Manager Mike Wang, at our office on Apr. 11, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended the Spring dinner banquet held by Lung Kung Tin Yee Association martial arts lions group on Apr. 9, 2023 Over 125 overseas Taiwanese joined Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano and showed great passion to support Taiwan for participation in the WHA this May. Director General Amino C.Y. CHI was delighted to visit Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurant Pine & Crane’s owner Vivian Ku on Mar. 24, 2023. Deputy Director General Chang attended the Ribbon-cutting ceremony and Press conference for cultural relics exhibition hosted byChinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Oversea Chinese community in celebration of the 112th Youth Day of the Republic of China on Mar. 22, 2023 Director General Chi attended the ancestral worship ceremony and the Spring banquet held by Hop Sing Tong Association on Mar. 19, 2023.                                                                                     9-7-2022 Director General Louis M. Huang of TECO-LA met with Chancellor Howard Gillman in a Consular Reception hosted by the University of California, Irvine 3-28-2022 Arizona State Senate adopted S.C.R. 1021 3-28-2022 Arizona State House of Representatives adopted S.C.R. 1021 3-28-2022 (From left to right) Arizona State Senate President Pro Tempore Vince Leach (R), Senate President Karen Fann (R), Director General Louis M. Huang and Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray (R) 3-28-2022 Director General Louis M. Huang and the members of the “Taiwan Friendship Caucuses” of the Arizona State Senate and the Arizona State House of Representatives 3-28-2022 Director General Louis M. Huang gave his remarks at the establishment ceremony of the Arizona State Senate’s “Taiwan Friendship Caucus” and the Arizona State House of Representative’s “Taiwan Friendship Caucus” (2) 3-28-2022 Director General Louis M. Huang gave his remarks at the establishment ceremony of the Arizona State Senate’s “Taiwan Friendship Caucus” and the Arizona State House of Representative’s “Taiwan Friendship Caucus” (1) 1-1-2022 The new 2022 “Biking Around Taiwan” float won the International Award of 2022 Rose Parade. 1-1-2022 The new 2022 “Biking Around Taiwan” float won the International Award of 2022 Rose Parade. 1-1-2022 The new 2022 “Biking Around Taiwan” float won the International Award of 2022 Rose Parade. 12-31-2021 The new 2022 “Biking Around Taiwan” float launches for the 2022 Rose Parade 12-31-2021 The new 2022 “Biking Around Taiwan” float launches for the 2022 Rose Parade 12-31-2021 Promoting Taiwan Cycling Tourism by Director General Louis M. Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles 11-05-2021 Opening screening 11-05-2021 Opening reception 11-05-2021 Director General and Mrs. Louis M. Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, Executive Producer and Curator and Mrs. Douglas Montgomery of TBFF, Nikki DePaola, President of Taiwanese United Fund, Tess Fenn, Director of Communities and Impact US of Beem and friend. (From right to left) 11-05-2021Remarks by Director General Louis M. Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles 11-01-2021 Gift Exchange to Director General Huang 11-01-2021 Gift Exchange to Vice Provost Fan 11-01-2021 UCLA Asia Pacific Center Assistant Director Aaron Miller, Executive Director Elizabeth Leicester and Taiwan in the World Postdoctoral Scholar Shih-Chan Dai (left to right in the back) join the ceremony 11-01-2021 Director General Huang, Vice Provost Fan and Prof. Zhou jointly present the signed copies 11-01-2021 Director General Louis M. Huang of TECO-LA, Vice Provost Cindy Fan and Prof. Min Zhou of UCLA (left to right) sign the Collaboration Agreement 11-01-2021 NTNU Vice President for International Affairs Chun-Chi Lin gives his remarks virtually 11-01-2021 Frank Yuang-Hsiang Ying, Executive Vice President of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) virtually delivers his remarks 11-01-2021 UCLA Asia Pacific Center Director Min Zhou gives her remarks 11-01-2021 UCLA Vice Provost for International Studies and Global Engagement Cindy Fan gives her remarks 11-01-2021 Director General Louis M. Huang of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA) delivers his remarks at the joint signing ceremony 10-5-2021 Taiwan signs Economic and Trade Cooperation MOUs with Arizona and New Mexico Deputy Director General of TECO-LA Richard Lin pictured in front of the works of Taiwanese artist Wan-Jen Chen. Deputy Director General of TECO-LA Richard Lin (on the right) pictured with Taiwanese artist Tang-Wei Hsu (left to right) President & CEO at Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Steve Goodling; Deputy Director General of TECO-LA Richard Lin; Long Beach City 2nd District Councilmember Cindy Allen; Intertrend Communications CEO Julia Huang Deputy Director General Richard Lin (second from the left) delivers remarks to welcome Dr. Joel Fetzer (second from the right) and his students to TECO-LA. Deputy Director General Richard Lin introduces the tradition and spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival and presents mooncakes to Dr. Joel Fetzer and his students. Ho’s newest work, “Check the Box,” was created during the artist-in-residence exchange program at the 18th Street Arts Center Director General Louis M. Huang (on the left), Vivian Ai Lan Wang, and artist Nick Dong in the artwork "Im-mersion." Director General Louis M. Huang (on the right) and artist Nick Dong inside the artwork "Heaven." (left to right): Artist Nick Dong; Bethany Montagano, Director of the USC Pacific Asia Museum; Louis M. Huang, Director General of TECO-LA; Vivian Ai Lan Wang, Cultural Officer of Taiwan Academy of TECO-LA. Director General Louis M. Huang (third from the left) attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of “Treasures in Gold & Jade: Masterworks from Taiwan” at the Bowers Museum on April 1, 2021 Mr. Louis M. Huang, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and Congressman Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Joinly witnessed the donation of 50,000 masks by TACCLA. Dr. Peter Keller (second from the right), Director of the Bowers Museum, and Mrs. Anne Shih (first from the left), Chairwoman of the Board, visited Director General Louis M. Huang on October 19, 2020. They invited Director General Huang to attend the opening ceremony of “Treasures in Gold & Jade: Masterworks from Taiwan” and deliver remarks. In celebration of the 109th birthday of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) held a flag-raising ceremony on 10/10/2020. It is one of the best ways to show love and respect for our beloved county, the first republic in Asia and now the beacon of democracy in the Asia Pacific Region. Director General and Mrs. Louis M. Huang, accompanied by TECO-LA colleagues, joined Chinese community leaders to celebrate this meaningful event. On behalf of the Government of Taiwan, Ambassador Abraham W.S. Chu delivered the donation of 90,000 surgical masks to Los Angeles County Celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week             Reception in honor of Congressman Gil Cisneros Reception in honor of Congressman Gil Cisneros TACCLA 2019 Annual Banquet   Director General Steve C. C. Hsia remarked at the 2018 New Year's Day flag-raising ceremony held in front of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Los Angeles to celebrate the 107th New Year of the Republic of China(Taiwan). Director General Steve Hsia met with newly-elected Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Feb 9, 2017. Director-General Steve Hsia and his wife, Director of Cultural Center Tony Ong, with attendees from the overseas community in front of the founding father statue. (2017.1.1) Attendees of the flag-raising ceremony after paying tribute to the founding father Dr. Sun Yat-sen with flowers. (2017.1.1) Director-General Steve Hsia of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA) speaking at the “Celebration of the 106th Year of the Republic of China and the New Year’s Day Flag-Raising Ceremony”, calling for communal unity and cooperation . (2017.1.1) Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles holds a reception in celebration of the inauguration of Tsai Ing-wen as the 14th President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)--The guests show their enthusiasm for this historical event. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles holds a reception in celebration of the inauguration of Tsai Ing-wen as the 14th President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)--Congresswoman Judy Chu presents a Certificate of Recognition to Director-General Hsia. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles holds a reception in celebration of the inauguration of Tsai Ing-wen as the 14th President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)--Director General Hsia cuts the cake with guests. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles holds a reception in celebration of the inauguration of Tsai Ing-wen as the 14th President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)--Director-General Hsia delivers his speech.