Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle

The seattle times Op-Ed written by D.G. Daniel Kuo-ching Chen Celebrate 2020 NEW YEAR Celebrate 2019 New Year Director General Alex Fan of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle attends Seattle World Speaker Forum Director General Alex Fan           2016-National-Day-Reception-of-the-Republic-of-China-(Taiwan) 2016-National-Day-Reception-of-the-Republic-of-China-(Taiwan) 2016-National-Day-Reception-of-the-Republic-of-China-(Taiwan) Oregon, Taiwan sign driver license agreement                     Taiwan Prints Exhibition at Portland International Airport                                                                                     Oregon State Secretary Kate Brown and her delegation call on President Hung-Duen Yang at National Sun Yat-sen University. Central Election Commission Chairperson Po-Ya Chang welcomes Oregon State Secretary Kate Brown                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             TECO Director General Andy Chin Calls on Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn                                                                               Director General Andy Chin, Consul Edward Lu and Taiwanese Students of Annie Wright School                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Mr. Richard Ma donates the two-volume set “ Father and Republic of China” to East Asia Library of University of Washington, in support of the “Taiwan Collection Endowed Fund”           Chairman Larry Chen of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State introduces Distinguished Guests at the 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Chairman Larry Chen of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State makes remarks at the 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin(second from right), Madame Hanna Wong(first from right) and Chairman Larry Chen(center) cut Celebration Cake at the 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Celebration Cake of the 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. The 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks, interpreted by Mr. Din Hock Yuan, at the 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at the 14th Anniversary Celebration Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State.         Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin’s wife(second from left),daughter Liga Chin (first from left) at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day” Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin(center), Deputy Director General Sam Peng (second from right)along with distinguished guests at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day” Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin(center), Deputy Director General Sam Peng (second from right)along with distinguished guests at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day” Asian Resource Center at Seattle Chinatown. Performance at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day Performance at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day”. Performance at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day” Performance at 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day”. 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day 2012“Global Tzu Chi Day Director General Andy Chin exchanges views with Richland City Mayor John Fox on how to rekindle Hsinchu-Richland sister city exchange program. Tri-Cities Chinese School students perform Taiwanese folk songs- “Searching for Plum Blossoms”& “Catch the Eels” in the event Director General Andy Chin is invited to make opening remarks commending TCCAA members and participating families for their joint effort and well-organized program. Director General Andy Chin is given a guided tour at the Taiwan Photo & Artifact Exhibit in the library by TCCAA President Yi Qu and Ms. YiChien Chen. Director General Andy Chin sends his regards to first-generation Taiwanese immigrants residing in Richland and briefs them on current government policies in mainland and foreign affairs. Director General Andy Chin takes a group photo with guests of honor and TCCAA board members. 2012 Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Hakka Association”. 2012 Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Hakka Association”. 2012 Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Hakka Association” Deputy Director General Sam Peng(second from right) along with distinguished guests at“2012 Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Hakka Association” Deputy Director General Sam Peng(third from rear right) along with President Bih-shiung Chen(second from rear right), Vice President Yu-hai Wang(first from rear right) at“2012 Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Hakka Association”. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin(fifth from right) along with 3 winners of Youth Scholarship Awards at “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club” Director General Andy Chin of TECO in Seattle (fourth from right ) present gifts at “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club” Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy & Mrs Chin(center), Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with President Joanna Wu(third from left) at “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club Performance at “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club”. “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club”. Mothers(from left to right) of Eileen Lee,Vincent Lin, Vilia Wang --3 winners of 2012 Youth Scholarship Awards, at “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club”. Eileen Lee(third from left)、Vincent Lin(second from left )、王威怡(first from left), 3 winners of 2012 Youth Scholarship Awards at “Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club”     “North Seattle Community College Education Fund”　Party. The President of North Seattle Community College Mark Mitsui makes remarks at “North Seattle Community College Education Fund”　Party. The Board Chair of North Seattle Community College Education Fund Mike Ballard makes remarks at the Fund Party. Director General Andy of TECO in Seattle (first from left ) chats with Mr. & Mrs.　Peter Ku(center ,first from right) at “North Seattle Community College Education　Fund”Party.. Director General Andy Chin of TECO in Seattle (second from left ),Deputy Director General Sam Peng (first from left)along with Shiao-yen Wu(center),the Board Director, at “North Seattle Community College Education Fund” Party.. North Seattle Community College Education Fund”Party. Welcome Cake of “2012 Annual Party of NCKA Alumni Association of Pacific Northwest”. “2012 Annual Party of NCKA Alumni Association of Pacific Northwest”. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (center) along with alumni and distinguished guests at “2012 Annual Party of NCKA Alumni Association of Pacific Northwest” Director General Andy Chin of TECO in Seattle ( fourth from left ) makes remarks at “2012 Annual Party of NCKA Alumni Association of Pacific Northwest”. Director General Andy Chin of TECO in Seattle ( fourth from left ) cuts a welome cake with distinguished guests at “2012 Annual Party of NCKA Alumni Association of Pacific Northwest” Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (fourth from left ),Deputy Director General Sam Peng (first from right ) along with alumni and distinguished guests at “2012 Annual Party of NCKA Alumni Association of Pacific Northwest” “2012 Washington State Jefferson Award”Ceremony 5 Winners of 2012 Washington State Jefferson Award(1-5 from left ) at “2012 Washington State Jefferson Award”Ceremony Director General Andy Chin(first from right) along with Maria Koh(first from left) and President Joanna Wu of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club (center) at “2012 Washington State Jefferson Award”Ceremony . Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (second from left) and Deputy Director General Sam Peng(second from right) along with Maria Koh and her son Chris Kohat “2012 Washington State Jefferson Award”Ceremony Chinese Martial Arts performance of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School at “2012 International Children’s Friendship Festival ” Lion-dance performance of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School at “2012 International Children’s Friendship Festival ”. Performance of Turkish Youth Band at “2012 International Children’s Friendship Festival ” Performance of Ethiopia Youth Club at “2012 International Children’s Friendship Festival ” Deputy Director General Sam Peng(first from left) along with former Principal of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School David Chau(first from right ) and 10 students at “2012 International Children’s Friendship Festival ” Keynote speaker Dr. Paul Liao(first from left) makes remarks at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Compiler Mrs. Dori Jones Yang makes remarks at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with other distinguished guests at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with other distinguished guests at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Deputy Director General Sam Peng(center) along with speakers at the dinner party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Q & A at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle”. Keynote speaker Dr. Peter Ku (center) makes remarks at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Keynote speaker Mrs. Maria Koh (first from right )makes remarks at Book Launch Party of “Voices of the Second Wave, Chinese Americans in Seattle” Luncheon organized by Taiwanese-American Association of Boeing Company. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at luncheon organized by Taiwanese-American Association of Boeing Company.   Members of the Taiwan Veterans Association in Seattle are invited to perform the ROC (Taiwan) flag escorting and pole raising ceremony at the event. Director General Andy Chin donates the Biography of Mr. Tsoo Wong, the Boeing Company’s first engineer, to the Museum of Flight. Director General Andy Chin donates a new ROC (Taiwan) flag to President and CEO Douglas King to replace the existing one flying at the Museum of Flight. Director General Andy Chin makes an appreciation remark to the Museum of Flight management staff, distinguished guests and Taiwanese community leaders at the event regardless of drizzling rain. TECO Director General Andy Chin calls on Chief John Diaz at Seattle Police Department Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at Awards Presentation of “2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition” organized by Seattle Tsu- chi Academy and NWACLS. Awards Presentation of “2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition” organized by Seattle Tsu- chi Academy and NWACLS (Northwestern Association of Chinese Language Schools). Performance by students of Seattle Tsu- chi Academy at ”2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition” . Medals of ”2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition”. Director General Andy Chin(first from left), Performance at Karaoke Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Andy Chin along with other distinguished guests at”2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition”. Performance at Karaoke Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Andy Chin along with the students, Competition winners, at”2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition”. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin at Karaoke Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Andy Chin along with the students, Competition winners, at”2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition”.   Director General Andy Chin along with the students, Competition winners,at”2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition”   Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng makes remarks at Awards Presentation of “2012 Chinese Scholastic Competition” organized by Seattle Tsu- chi Academy and NWACLS Director Genearl Andy Chin was cordially invited for a working lunch with the Port of Tacoma Commission President Ricahrd P. Mazano and its management team. Director General Andy Chin extends his appreciation by presenting a Chinese tea present to Port of Tacoma Chief Executive Officer John Wolfe. Director General Andy Chin visits Port of Tacoma management team and exchanges view on future cooperation projects Performance at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng along with other distinguished guests, including former Governor Victor Atiyeh(second from right), at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng along with staffs of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Memorial Tablet of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Steven Louise(third from left) & staffs of Soo Yuen Association of Portland toast at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng makes remarks at the the Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland . Steven Louise makes remarks at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Lion-dance at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Soo Yuen Association of Portland. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”   Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin of TECO in Seattle (center, second from left ) along with Mayor Conrad & Mrs. Lee(first & second from right) at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”   Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin of TECO in Seattle (third & fourth from left ) along with Mayor Conrad & Mrs. Lee(fourth & fifth from right) at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”. Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin of TECO in Seattle along with Seattle Ensemble of Songs and Dances at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”. Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin of TECO in Seattle (first & second from left ) along with Miss Chinatown of Seattle at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”. Master Mak Fai of Mak Fai Washington Kung Fu Club presents a scroll at” Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”. Lion-dance troupe perform excellent at” Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet” Mayor Conrad & Mrs. Lee at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet” Mayor Conrad Lee makes remarks at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng makes remarks at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet” Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at “Bellevue City Mayor Conrad Lee Inauguration Banquet”   Lion-dance troupe perform excellent at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State Director General Andy Chin along with elites at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State Director General Andy Chin(second from rear left )along with Mrs. Hanna Wong’s Family (front center) at the Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Wong Family Association. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin presents a gift at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Director General Andy Chin(center) along with Mrs. Hanna Wong (second from right),Richard Wong(second from left)at the Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Wong Family Association irector General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin sings a song at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin sings a song at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Karaoke performance at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Karaoke performance at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State Karaoke performance at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at the the Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Wong Family Association Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at the the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State Director General Andy Chin(center)、Deputy Director General Sam Peng(second from right) along with Mrs. Hanna Wong (right),Richard Wong(second from left)at the Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Wong Family Association Mr. Tien Tho Tan (right) attends the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State.   Mrs. Hanna Wong (right) attends the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State.   Dragon-dance troupe perform excellent at the Lunar New Year Party of Kwong Tung Association of Washington State.     Director General Andy Chin gives his remarks at King County Council Deputy Director General Sam Peng(right) along with Steven Louise’s family at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland . Deputy Director General Sam Peng(fourth from left) along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland . Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng makes remarks at the the Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland . Steven Louise drums for Lion-dance at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland. Lion-dance at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland. Performance at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland. Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Bing Kung Association of Portland. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin presents a gift to Ms. Mipo Seto. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin presents a gift to “2011 Miss Washington”Brittney Henry. “2011 Miss Washington”Brittney Henry. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes welcome remarks when receiving “2011 Miss Washington”Brittney Henry. Director General Andy Chin (second from left ), Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with 2011 Miss Washington”Brittney Henry(center) and Mrs. Peggy Miller(second from right)..           “Seminar for Emergency Management” organized by TECO in Seattle Consul of TECO in Seattle Edward Lu talks about his experiences at “Seminar for Emergency Management” organized by TECO in Seattle. Overseas Chinese Commissioner of Republic of China (Taiwan)Ms. Christine Chen (standing up) makes remarks at “Seminar for Emergency Management” organized by TECO in Seattle Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin(standing up) makes remarks at “Seminar for Emergency Management” organized by TECO in Seattle. Performance at the Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin with headtable distinguished guests propose a toast at the Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin Chairman of Hip Sing Association in Seattle Yu-wei Huang makes welcome remarks at the the Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin along with headtable distinguished guests at the Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. “Seminar for Emergency Management” organized by TECO in Seattle. Mr. Tai-lin Chi, new-elect President of Volunteer Group, makes remarks at “Seminar for Emergency Management” organized by TECO in Seattle. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy & Mrs. Chin (fifth & fourth from front left)along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club.     Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin along with Peter ,owner of Modern Trading Co.,at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Andy Chin draws raffle tickets at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy & Mrs. Chin (center) along with performers at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club   Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng makes remarks at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club.. Director General Andy Chin (right) presents a congratulatary letter to Maria Koh (center),who won the“ 2012 Washington State Jefferson Award for Public Service.” Director General Andy Chin(right) presents a congratulation letter to Maria Koh (center),who won “ 2012 Washington State Jefferson Award for Public Service” Deputy Director General Sam Peng(second from right) along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Portland. Deputy Director General Sam Peng(second from right) along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Portland. Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Portland. 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Portland Lion-dance troupe performs excellently at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. Ceremony of Lion eye-dotting at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. Director General Andy Chin being invited to eye-dot a Lion at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. Director General Andy Chin being invited to eye-dot a Lion at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. Dragon-dance troupes performs excellently at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. Deputy Director General Sam Peng(third from left) along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. irector General Andy Chin along with other distinguished guests at 2012 Lunar New Year Party of Lee Family Association of Seattle. Lieutenant Governor of Washington State Brad Owen Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (second from left)visits Exhibition Hall of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Oregan. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (center)visits Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Oregan. Director General Andy Chin toasts distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of Kiansu Chechiang Association of Washington State. Line Dance Party at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle. Director General Andy Chin toasts distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of Kiansu Chechiang Association of Washington State Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin and Lieutenant Governor of Washington State Brad Owen draw raffle tickets at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin(left) and Deputy Director General Sam Peng (right)sing a song together at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of Kiansu Chechiang Association of Washington State Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin dance at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle. Director General Andy Chin(fifth from right) and Deputy Director General Sam Peng (fifth from left) along with distinguished guests of headtable at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of Kiansu Chechiang Association of Washington State Mayor of Bellevue Conrad Lee ,a Chinese American, makes remarks at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (center) makes remarks at the Welcome Party organized by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of Oregan Lion-dance & dragon-dance troupes perform excellent at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (center)cuts a Welcome Cake during his visit to Lee Family Association of Oregan. Miss Liberty McKinley Smith(right) along with Ms.Mipo Seto(left) at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (fourth from right)visits Lee Family Association of Oregan. Director General Andy & Mrs. Chin along with Lieutenant Governor of Washington State Brad Owen at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (fourth from right)visits Soo Yuen Association of Oregan. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Sam Peng makes remarks at the Lunar New Year Party of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin (fourth from right)visits Hop Sing Association of Oregan. Taiwanese singer R-YA ,Director General Andy Chin and Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with members of TECO in Seattle. Taiwanese singer R-YA ,Director General Andy Chin and Deputy Director General Sam Peng send best regards to all Overseas Chinese Compatriots . Director General Andy Chin (center) toasts Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Leaders of Hip Sing Association in Seattle,San Francisco and Portland toast distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin(first from right) along with distinguished guests of headtable at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle Chairman of Hip Sing Association in Seattle guan-jiou Huang makes remarks at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Performances of dragon-dancing and lion-dancing at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin (first from right ), along with Chairman guan-jiou Huang(third from left),Lieutenant Governor of Washington State Brad Owen(center) and Attorney General of Washington State Rob McKenna (third from right) Director General Andy Chin (third from left), and Attorney General of Washington State Rob McKenna (center) Director General Andy Chin (third from right)、Deputy Director General Sam Peng(left) along with Chairman guan-jiou Huang(third from left) and Lieutenant Governor of Washington State Brad Owen(second from left) Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests of headtable at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin presents a plague to Mr. Charles Li, President of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club. “ Grandpa Hsu ”of the Chinese Lunar New Year gives the Lucky Money to all students under 12 of age. Director General of TECO in Seattle Andy Chin makes remarks at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club. Happy Fashion Show at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club. Happy Fashion Show at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club. “Violin Performance” at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club. Chinese Kung-fu” at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club Class 5 & 6 students of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School performs “A Bunch of Songs ” Kindergarten students of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School performs “Let’s Learn Chinese” Director General Andy Chin (fifth from rear right ), Deputy Director General Sam Peng(fourth from rear right) along with distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club. Lion-dance group of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School performs excellent. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests of headtable at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party of South Puget Sound Chinese American Club Director General Andy Chin (third from right), Deputy Director General Sam Peng(second from right) along with Mr. David Chaw(fourth from right), master of Lion-dance group of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School and distinguished guests Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Leaders of Hip Sing Association in Seattle,San Francisco and Portland toast distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle.” Director General Andy Chin(first from right) along with distinguished guests of headtable at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Chairman of Hip Sing Association in Seattle guan-jiou Huang makes remarks at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Performances of dragon-dancing and lion-dancing at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin (center) toasts The Chinese Lunar New Year Party of the Olympia Area Chinese Fellowship. Performance at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of the Olympia Area Chinese Fellowship. Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of the Olympia Area Chinese Fellowship. Deputy Director General Sam Peng makes remarks at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party of the Olympia Area Chinese Fellowship. Director General Andy Chin (fourth from right ) along with leaders of Indochina Chinese Refugee Association and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Culture Center in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin visits Chinese Language School of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Culture Center in Seattle at Indochina Chinese Refugee Association and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Culture Center in Seattle Director General Andy Chin visits Chinese Language School of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Culture Center in Seattle at Indochina Chinese Refugee Association and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Culture Center in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin (second from right)makes remarks during his visit to Indochina Chinese Refugee Association and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Culture Center in Seattle Director General Andy Chin(fourth from left) presents Lunar New Year lucky money and Taiwan Fruit Calender to Chairperson Jenny Lee(fourth from right ). The Lunar New Year Party of ROC Veterans Association in Seattle . The Lunar New Year Party of ROC Veterans Association in Seattle . Director General Andy Chin (third from left),Deputy Director General Sam Peng (second from left)along with distinguished guests at the Lunar New Year Party of ROC Veterans Association in Seattle . Deputy Director General Sam Peng makes remarks at the Lunar New Year Party of ROC Veterans Assiciation in Seattle . Director General Andy Chin makes remarks at the Lunar New Year Party of ROC Veterans Association in Seattle . Deputy Director General Sam Peng, along with headtable distinguished guests, hold lunar new year scrolls “dragon”and ”happiness”at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party organized by North West Chinese Culture Association in Bellingham (NWCCA). Deputy Director General Sam Peng(center) along with headtable distinguished guests, at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party organized by North West Chinese Culture Association in Bellingham (NWCCA). Deputy Director General Sam Peng, along with distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party organized by North West Chinese Culture Association in Bellingham (NWCCA). Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party organized by North West Chinese Culture Association in Bellingham (NWCCA) Deputy Director General Sam Peng along with distinguished guests at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party organized by North West Chinese Culture Association in Bellingham (NWCCA). Deputy Director General Sam Peng makes remarks at the Chinese Lunar New Year Party organized by North West Chinese Culture Association in Bellingham (NWCCA).     Director General & Mrs. Andy Chin sing a Chinese song at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders . Director General Andy Chin makes remarks during at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General & Mrs. Andy Chin sing a Chinese song celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year with all distinguished guests at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General & Mrs. Andy Chin(fifth,sixth from right) along with distinguished guests at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General Andy Chin & Mrs.Andy Chin along with members of” Pierce Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce “at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General Andy Chin & Mrs.Andy Chin along with Mrs. Maria L. Koh (first from right) at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General & Mrs.Andy Chin along with Teresa Yan(second from left) & her daughter Angel Yan (first from left) at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General& Mrs. Andy Chin toast members of “Seattle Ballroom Dance Association ”. Director General& Mrs. Andy Chin toast members of “Seattle Ensemble of Songs and Dances”. Director General & Mrs. Andy Chin along with members of “Taiwanese Benevolent Association in Seattle” at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General & Mrs. Andy Chin along with “Tung-chiang University Alumni” at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General& Mrs. Andy Chin toast members of “Su-Jer Association of Washington State” Director General & Mrs. Andy Chin(fifth,sixth from right) along with distinguished guests at the Welcome Party organized by Seattle Chinese Community leaders. Director General Andy Chin presents Lunar New Year lucky money and Taiwan Calenders to Chairperson Mei-jue Chu during his visit to Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests during his visit to Hop Sing Tong Seattle Branch. Director General Andy Chin exchanges opinions with attending leaders during his visit to Seattle Taiwanese Association. Director General Andy Chin presents Lunar New Year lucky money to Chairperson Wen-hwei Lee during his visit to Hop Sing Tong Seattle Branch . Director General Andy Chin presents Lunar New Year lucky money to Chairperson Larry Chen during his visit to Seattle Taiwanese Association. Director General Andy Chin makes remarks during his visit to Hop Sing Tong Seattle Branch. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests during his visit to Seattle Wong Family Association. Chairperson Yu-wei Huang presents Director General Andy Chi a commemorative album during Chin’s visit to Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin makes remarks during his visit to Seattle Wong Family Association. Director General Andy Chin exchanges opinions with the leaders during his visit to Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests during his visit to Seattle Kwong Tung Association. Director General Andy Chin presents Lunar New Year lucky money to Chairperson Yu-wei Huang during his visit to Hip Sing Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin and Chairperson Larry Chen cut a welcome cake during his visit to Seattle Kwong Tung Association. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests during his visit to Indochina-Chinese Elerly Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin presents Lunar New Year lucky money to Chairperson Larry Chen during his visit to Seattle Kwong Tung Association. Mrs. Kenneth Tao (center) and her friends perform Cantonese Opera during Director General Andy Chin’s visit to Indochina-Chinese Elerly Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests during his visit to Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association. Director General Andy Chin presents Lunar New Year lucky money to Chairperson of Kenneth Tao during his visit to Indochina-Chinese Elerly Association in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin and Chairperson of Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association Mei-jue Chu cut a welcome cake during Chin’s visit to Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association. Director General Andy Chin along with Seattle Chinese media reporters. Director General Andy Chin makes remarks during his visit to Indochina-Chinese Elerly Association in Seattle. Chairperson Mei-jue Chu presents Director General Andy Chin a commemorative T-Shirt during Chin’s visit to Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association . Director General Andy Chin meets Seattle Chinese media reporters. Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests during his visit to Seattle Taiwanese Association. Director General Andy Chin poses a picture with Mayor Conrad Lee at Bellevue City Hall Director General Andy Chin along with distinguished guests at the AATV , Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Seattle and Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce in Seattle.. Director General Andy Chin exchanges opinions with the Chamber leaders during his visit to AATV , Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Seattle and Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce in Seattle. Director General Andy Chin makes remarks during his visit to AATV , Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Seattle and Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao takes a photo with Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen at the TECO Seattle Office. Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen, accompanied by Director Antonio Sanchez of Economic Development and International Relations, visit the TECO Seattle office to bid farewell to outgoing Director General Daniel Liao and Mrs. Liao. Director General Daniel Liao receives an“Honorary Citizenship of Washington”from Governor Chris Gregoire. Director General Daniel Liao sends his regards and birthday wishes to Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed. Lt. Governor Brad Owen makes welcoming remarks to the guests of honor from the Consular Association of Washington (CAW). Governor Gregoire sends her greetings by shaking hands with participating members of the Consular Association of Washington. Washington Governor Chirs Gregoire delivers her 2012 State of the State speech. Director General Daniel Liao attends the State of the State speech and sends his regards to Lt. Governor Brad Owen. Director General Daniel Liao attends the State of the State Speech by Governor Chris Gregoire of Washington State Outgoing Director General Daniel Liao is awarded a plaque of honor by the Lt. Governor Brad Owen and the CAW President John Gokcen King County Council members pose a picture with Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao King County Council recognizes TECO Director General Daniel Liao’s contribution during his tenure in Seattle Director General Liao proposes a toast to guests of the Farewell diner. Portland CCBA President Stephen Ying performs Lion dance to pay a tribute to Director General Liao. Portland CCBA and other Chinese and Taiwanese Associations hold a farewell dinner for Director General Daniel Liao “Ceremony of the Flag-raising of the Republic of China” held in Seattle Chinatown.. Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao attend the “Ceremony of the Flag-raising of the Republic of China” held in Seattle Chinatown.. Director General Daniel Liao gives remarks at the “Ceremony of the Flag-raising of the Republic of China” held in Seattle Chinatown.. Lion-dancing at the “Ceremony of the Flag-raising of the Republic of China” held in Seattle Chinatown.. Local Chinese and Taiwanese communities’ leaders pose a picture with Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao after King County Council recognizes Director General Liao’s contribution         Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at he New Year Reception hosted by TECO in Seattle. Director General Daniel gives remarks at the New Year Reception hosted by TECO in Seattle. Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the New Year Reception hosted by TECO in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao delivers the grand prize to the raffle ticket winner, Dr. Chen, Hsi Hsuan. Director General Daniel Liao, STAGS President Huang, Sheng-Hui and Culture Center Director Jeffrey Yu jointly cut the new year celebration cake. Director General Daniel Liao donates to the STAGS funds a check of $200, received by President Huang, Sheng-Hui. Director General Daniel Liao sends his new year best wishes to the members of the STAGS at its annual meeting and farewell luncheon. Director General Daniel Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the Seattle CWBA (Chong Wa Benevolent Association) 2012 New Board Installation Ceremony and Farewell Party hosted by Seattle CWBA.. Director General Daniel Liao recerves a gift at the Seattle CWBA (Chong Wa Benevolent Association) 2012 New Board Installation Ceremony and Farewell Party hosted by Seattle CWBA. Director General Daniel Liao cuts a cake at the Seattle CWBA (Chong Wa Benevolent Association) 2012 New Board Installation Ceremony and Farewell Party hosted by Seattle CWBA.. Director General Daniel Liao gives remarks at the farewell party hosted by Seattle Chinatown leaders. The farewell party hosted by Seattle Chinatown leaders. Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the farewell party hosted by Seattle Chinatown leaders. Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the farewell party hosted by Seattle Chinatown leaders. Vice President Marilyn Levine gives her book “The Guomindang in Europe” to Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao exchanges views on Taiwan Academy with Vice President Marilyn Levine and other CWU faculties (from right) CWU Vice President Marilyn Levine, Director General Daniel Liao, International Programs Director Michael Launius and Foreign Language Chair Joshua Nelson Director General Daniel Liao signs the letter of intent for Taiwan Academy contact point with the Central Washington University (CWU) Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the farewell party hosted by ROC Veterans Association in Seattle. Director Andrew Yang gives remarks at the farewell party hosted by ROC Veterans Association in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao gives remarks at the farewell party hosted by ROC Veterans Association in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao (second from left) receives Appreciation Plaque from the Northwest Chinese Friendship Association at the farewell party hosted by the ROC Veterans Association in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao (right) receives Appreciation Plaque from President Chang-pin Cheng at the farewell party hosted by the ROC Veterans Association in Seattle. President Christine Chen poses a picture with volunteers at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Asian-Pacific Health Resources Foundation(PAPHF). Deputy Mayor of Bellevue Mr. Conrad Lee gives remarks at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Asian-Pacific Health Resources Foundation(PAPHF). Director Andrew Yang gives remarks at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Asian-Pacific Health Resources Foundation(PAPHF). Director General Daniel Liao gives remarks at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Asian-Pacific Health Resources Foundation(PAPHF). Director General Daniel Liao (center) and Director Andrew Yang(second from left) receive Appreciation Plaque from President Christine Chen(third from left)) at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Asian-Pacific Health Resources Foundation(PAPHF) Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao (center left, center right) pose a picture with distinguished guests of the headtable at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Asian-Pacific Health Resources Foundation(PAPHF). Director General Daniel Liao thanks Mr. and Mrs. Chung-chi Hwang. Mr. Hwang serves as the Secretary General of the Northwest Community Alliances of the State of Washington Director General Daniel Liao thanks the Seattle Chinese Community Volunteers Group Director General Daniel Liao hosts a lunch in appreciation of Seattle community leaders’ efforts on ROC centennial events Consul General Gerasin of Russia and Mrs. Gerasin, Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao pose a picture at the Annual Holiday Dinner. Deputy Director General Sam Peng addresses at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Kwong Tung Association. 2011 Annual Holiday Dinner of Washington Consular Association. Director General Daniel Liao addresses at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Kwong Tung Association. President Larry Chen of Seattle Kwong Tung Association addresses at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Kwong Tung Association. Director General Daniel Liao poses a picture with distinguished guests at the celebration of 18 anniversary of the founding of Seattle Tzu Chi. Deputy Mayor Conrad Lee addresses at the celebration of 18 anniversary of the founding of Seattle Tzu Chi. Deputy Director General Sam Peng addresses at the celebration of 18 anniversary of the founding of Seattle Tzu Chi. Director General Daniel Liao addresses at the celebration of 18 anniversary of the founding of Seattle Tzu Chi Consul General Ota of Japan expresses his appreciation to Director General Liao Consul General Stevens of Canada greets with Director General Liao at the Annual Holiday Dinner. Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao have a conversation with Consul General Song of Korea (left 1) at the Annual Holiday Dinner. Director General Daniel Liao (left 1) and Professor Karl Fields (left 2) sign the letter of intent on the designation of Taiwan Academy contact point and bilateral cooperation. Members of TECO in Seattle visit Asian Studies Program, University of Puget Sound Director General Liao and Professor Fields pose a picture after signing the letter of intent Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Daniel Liao addresses at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Daniel Liao received Appreciation Plaque at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club.         Director General Daniel Liao gives remarks at gala dinner marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the GSTWC. Director Andrew Yang received appreciation gift at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Director General Daniel & Mrs. Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests of the headtable at the 2011 Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club.       Director General Daniel Liao’s speech draws an audience of 60 from the university and the neighboring community Director General Daniel Liao answers questions from the audience Director of Asian Studies Program Dr. Karl Fields introduces Director General Daniel Liao before the speech Director General Daniel Liao delivers a speech at University of Puget Sound Shoreline Community College Vice President John Backes welcomes Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao poses for a picture with members of Taiwanese Students Association Director General Daniel Liao meets with members of Taiwanese Students Association Director General Daniel Liao’s speech draws an audience of over 100 from the college and neighboring community Director General Daniel Liao delivers a speech at Shoreline Community College Director General Daniel Liao exchanges views on education with Vice President John Backes Professor Resat Kasaba, Director of The Henry M. Jackson School, U. W. presents a souvenir to Director General Liao. Professor Resat Kasaba, Director of The Henry M. Jackson School, U. W. and Director General Liao of TECO in Seattle complete the process of signing a letter of intent on the designation of Taiwan Academy contact point and bilateral cooperation. Director General Daniel Liao (right 1) calls on Professor Resat Kasaba, (left 1) Director of The Henry M. Jackson School, University of Washington   Legacy Multi-Culture and Education Service Center am TECO in Seattle signed a letter of intent on the designation of Taiwan Academy contact point and bilateral cooperation. Ms. Chuan-His Chang (right 2) of Legacy Multi-Culture and Education Service Center and Ms. Tiffany Shih-Yun Kan (right 1) of North West America Chinese Scholl Association call on Director General Daniel Liao (middle) at TECO in Seattle. U.S. Navy Band of Region Northwest. The bust of the late Peruvian Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with Commander ofthe Peruvian Navy Luis Nicolas Osorio Bromberg,. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with Sr. Miguel Angel Valasquez Gracia, Honary Consul General of Peru in Seattle.           Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with Honorary Austrian Consul Alexander Cocron at the Austria National Day Reception Deputy Director General Peng (right ) and Japanese Senior Consul Dodo (middle) speak with Turkish Honorary Consul General John Cokcen to express sympathy and condolence for those who lost their families in the disastrous earthquake in Turkey Deputy Director General Peng (left 2), Consul Edward Lu (left 1 rear row) and other members of Consular Association of Washington State pose a picture at the Austria National Day Reception Director General Liao and 3 Taiwanese students of Annie Wright School pose a picture at the 22nd Annual Consular Association Reception Director General Liao, Canadian Consul General Denis Stevens greet each other Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed , Director General Liao pose a picture The 22nd Annual Consular Association Reception Secretary of State Sam Reed share his impression from his recent trip to Taiwan Director General Daniel Liao delivers remarks at the reception Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao greet Lt. Governor and Mrs. Brad Owen at the reception Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao, joined by Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen and Secretary of State Sam Reed among other elected officials, cut birthday cakes in celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Republic of China Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao, joined by distinguished guests, make a toast to the 100th National Day of the Republic of China Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao and distinguished guests watch the performance Members of Taiwan ROC Youth Alliance of Pacific Northwest performs a popular Taiwanese song “BOBEE” at the reception King County Council Chair Larry Gossett and Vice Chair Jane Hague jointly present a recognition in honor of the centennial anniversary of the Republic of China to Director General Daniel Liao Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger makes welcome remarks to the Taiwan Wheat Buyers Delegation. Director General Daniel Liao makes opening remarks at the appreciation dinner reception and introduces delegation members to the audience. Taiwan Wheat Buyers Delegation members take a group photo with Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Director General Daniel Liao and Delegation Head I-Chung Chen sign the joint Communiqué between the Taiwan Flour Mills Association and the State of Montana. Taiwan Wheat Buyers Delegation members take a group photo with Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little. Director General Daniel Liao and Delegation Head I-Chung Chen sign the joint Communiqué between the Taiwan Flour Mills Association and the State of Idaho. Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little chairs the Joint Communiqué signing press Conference at the Governor’s Office. Director General Daniel Liao congratulates Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little on the latter’s successful first visit to Taiwan in 2011.   Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General Daniel Liao and Attorney General of Washington State Rob Mckenna pose a picture with distinguished guests ,members of Musou Band and volunteers at the Goodwill Mission show of Musou Band. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General Daniel Liao and Attorney General of Washington State Rob Mckenna sing two songs called “Ode to the Republic of China”and “Happy Birthday to you” at the Goodwill Mission show of Musou Band. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General Daniel Liao and Attorney General of Washington State Rob Mckenna cut a birthday cake in honor of the Republic of China’s Centennial at the Goodwill Mission show of Musou Band. Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao pose a picture with distinguished guests at the Goodwill Mission show of Musou Band. Director General Daniel Liao addresses at the Goodwill Mission show of Musou Band held at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Director General addresses at Seattle Chinatown Flag-raising Ceremony. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao and Deputy Director General & Mrs.Sam Peng attend Seattle Chinatown Flag-raising Ceremony. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao and Deputy Director General & Mrs.Sam Peng pass by “Seattle Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association(Chun-Hwa)”building during the Seattle Chinatown Parade. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao and Deputy Director General & Mrs.Sam Peng attend Seattle Chinatown Parade celebtating the Republic’s Centennial. Guards of Honour take a salute to the Flags of the Republic of China and the United States of America. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao pose a picture with members of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club. Deputy Minister Jen Hong of OCAC, Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao pose a picture with members of Seattle College Alumne Associations Director General Daniel Liao poses a picture with the fundraisers of 「Walk for Children」 Director General Daniel Liao makes a remark. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with other hiking participants at the foot of the mountain. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with other hiking participants on the finishing point. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with other hiking participants at midway point. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with other hiking participants in front of the McDonald’s. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with Ms.Ai-ming Chao, best teacher of the year. Deputy Director General Sam Peng makes a remark. Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with all the Chinese teachers Deputy Director General Sam Peng (second right) and OCA-Greater Seattle President Kim Nguyen (center) Deputy Director General Sam Peng (right) and King County Council President Larry Gossett(left) meet at OCA-Greater Seattle Anniversary Celebration Deputy Director General Sam Peng addresses at the reception of the 2011 Annual Meeting of American Political Science Association (APSA). Deputy Director General Sam Peng poses a picture with distinguished guests . Director General Daniel Liao sings a song called “Work Harder and Win” at the Taiwan Night of 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) held in Seattle. Director General & Mrs. Daniel Liao pose a picture with Dr. Fu-chen Wang (left),Huei-chin Chen(right) at the Taiwan Night of 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) held in Seattle. Minister of OCAC Dr. Ying-yih Wu addresses at the Taiwan Night of the 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) held in Seattle. Deputy Minister of Mailand Affairs Council Dr. Charng KAO addresses at the 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) held in Seattle. Bellevue Mayor Don Davidson addresses at the Opening Ceremony of 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) held in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao addresses at the Opening Ceremony of 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) held in Seattle. Crowds sing songs called “Song of the Rebublic of China”,”Plum Blossom ” at the Taiwan Night of 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) held in Seattle. Students of Seattle Chinese Language School sing a song called “Childhood” at the Taiwan Night of the 34th Annual Convention of The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America(TBAA) held in Seattle. Director General Liao gives his remarks at Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple Xin Mao Year's Bardo-Deliverance Ceremony Grand Master Sheng-Yen Lu (left 5) and Director General Daniel Liao (left 4) cut the ribbon with other VIP guests for Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple Xin Mao Year's Bardo-Deliverance Ceremony Director General and Mrs. Liao , Washington State Senator Jim Kastama are invited to attend Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple Xin Mao Year's Bardo-Deliverance Ceremony Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple Xin Mao Year's Bardo-Deliverance Ceremony Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao pose a picture with members of ROC verterans association in Seattle. A scene at the picnic Director General Daniel Liao makes his remarks. Director General Daniel Liao and Portland Taiwanese community cheer for Yani Tseng at the 2011 Safeway Classic Winners of 2011 Golf Tournament of Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in Seattle (TCCS)take picture with Director General Daniel Liao , Lieutenant Governor of WA Brad Owen. Director General Daniel &Mrs. Liao chat with Lieutenant Governor of WA Brad Owen. Director General Daniel &Mrs. Liao(third , second from left), Deputy Director General Sam Peng (fourth from right),Lieutenant Governor of WA Brad Owen(fourth from right) cut the “Gold Pig”. Golf players of 2011 Golf Tournament of Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in Seattle (TCCS). Director General Daniel Liao and Portland Taiwanese post a picture with Yani Tseng at the 2011 Safeway Classic Yani Tseng leaves her autograph for her fans at the 2011 Safeway Classic Director General Daniel Liao (middle) post a picture with Portland Taiwanese Association President ChenYao Chen (right) and former President Jeffery Chang (left) at the 2011 Safeway Classic Deputy Director General Sam Peng (Left 3), CCBA President Stephen Yin (left 4) and Consul Edward Lu (right 1) post a picture with members of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation at the 2011 Portland Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Annual Picnic Deputy Director General Sam Peng (right 2) and OCAC Senior Advisors Gene Chin and Steven Louie draw raffle prizes at the 2011 Portland Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Annual Picnic Deputy Director General Sam Peng gives his remarks at the 2011 Portland Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Annual Picnic The 2011 Portland Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Annual Picnic Seattle community leaders from Taiwan show their support for Captain Emily Tsang Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao with Captain Emily Tsang at the finishing line Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao along with Lt. Governor and Mrs. Brad Owen attend a lunch hosted by President Bill Taylor Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao tour shellfish processing plant with Lt. Governor Owen Taylor Shellfish Farms President Bill Taylor gives Lt. Governor Owen and Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao a tour of his oyster farms Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao visit Taylor Shellfish Farms under the invitation of Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen Director Liao posts a picture with winners of Chinese chess tournament. Yuen Dan Trinley Rinpoche invites Director General Liao and VIP guests to cut the ribbon at the relocation ceremony of the Portland Huei Lin Temple Over 600 guests attend the reception in celebration of Seattle Seafair Yuen Dan Trinley Rinpoche gives his welcome remarks at the relocation ceremony of the Portland Huei Lin Temple Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman gives an introduction of Black Hawk helicopter to Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao Director General Liao gives his remarks at the relocation ceremony of the Portland Huei Lin Temple Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao pose for a picture with Miss Seafair and members of Washington Consular Association Director General Daniel Liao attends the relocation ceremony of the Portland Huei Lin Temple Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao pose for a picture with Canada Consul General Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao pose for a picture with Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu Director General Liao exchanges views with Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao pose for a picture with Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao attend the reception hosted by US Third Fleet Commander Gerald Beaman Contestants focusing on the competition of Chinese chess. Exchange Students of Bellevue-Hualien Sister City Association call on Director General Liao. Director Liao posts a picture with Che-feng Yang, Scott Corbitt , Hugh L. Burleson – President of Bellevue Sister Cities Association and Eureka Lin – Bellevue-Hualien Sister City Association. Deputy Director General Sam Peng (Left) greets with Washington State House Speaker Frank Chopp (Right) at the Reception of Peruvian’s 190th Anniversary of the Independence day. Deputy Director General Sam Peng (Left 2) and guests toast for Peruvian’s 190th Anniversary of the Independence day. Peruvian Consul General Miguel Velásquez in Seattle (Right) introduces Peruvian Cuisine to Deputy Director General Sam Peng (Left). Deputy Director General Sam Peng (Left) and Peruvian Consul General Miguel Velásquez in Seattle (Right) post a picture at the reception of the 190th Anniversary of the Independence day. Mr. Sam Peng , Ms. Patty Lent,distinguished guests take a picture with dancers. Show of Silverdale Dance Arts Theatre. Show of Fong-Shiang Folk Dance Troupe of Taiwan. Deputy Director General of TECO in Seattle Mr. Sam Peng talks to Mayor of Bremerton City of Washington State Ms. Patty Lent at the Show of Fong-Shiang Folk Dance Troupe of Taiwan. Chinese Boys Dragon Team of Chong Wa Benevolent Association attends“ 2011 Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade”. Chinese Girls Drill Team of Chong Wa Benevolent Association attends“ 2011 Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade”. Queens of Marysville Strawberry Festival attend the annual“ 2011 Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade”. Pirate Ship of All-star pirates attends the annual“ 2011 Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade”. Deputy Director General Sam Peng attends the annual“ 2011 Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade”. (from right) Director General Daniel Liao, UW Jackson School of International Studies Professor Anand Yang and Mrs. Maria Koh (from right) Director General Daniel Liao , UW Engineering College Dean Matthew O’Donnell, Mrs. Mei-Ya Chiu and Mrs. Maria Koh President Michael Young greets the participants Director General Daniel Liao exchanges views with President Michael Young Director General Daniel Liao attends the reception hosted by UW President and Mrs. Michael Young Director General Liao presents a proclamation from Minister of Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission Dr.Wu In-yi to Captain Edward Chow Jr.,first son of Uncle Ping. Director General. Daniel Liao delivers his remarks in English and Cantonese at the Memorial Service for the Late Overseas Chinese Commissioner of the Republic of China Mr.Edward Shui “Ping”CHOW(Uncle Ping) Memorial Service of Late Overseas Chinese Commissioner of the Republic of China Mr.Edward Shui “Ping”CHOW(Uncle Ping) Four members of Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill team dressed in Cantonese opera costumes pay their homage to Uncle Ping. A member from the Taiwan Lions Clubs international contigent hands a Taiwanese flag to Peter Topping during the parade down Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle on Tuesday, July 5,,2011. Dr. Ta-Lung Chiang, Center in suit,joins in on a pre-parade dance with other members of the Taiwanese contingent in Lions Clubs international parade at the Seattle Center on Tuesday, July 5.2011. Chiang is a club director from Taiwan. Members of the Consular Association of Washington post a picture at the open house reception of the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Seattle Japanese Consul General Kiyokazu Ota shakes hands with Director General Liao and expresses sincere appreciation for the kind encouragement and huge donations from Taiwan after the massive earthquake and tsunami happened in Japan in March 11. Director General Daniel Liao (Left) and Austrian Trade Commissioner in Los Angeles, Mr. Rudolf A Thaler (Right) post a picture at the open house reception of the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao (Left) and Austrian Consul General Karin in Los Angeles, (Right) post a picture at the open house reception of the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Seattle. Director General Daniel Liao and Taiwan Lions Clubs leaders attend Seattle Downtown’s International Parade of Nations. Director General Daniel Liao and Taiwan Lions Clubs leaders attend Seattle Downtown’s International Parade of Nations. Members of Taiwan Lions Clubs Delegation attend Seattle Downtown’s International Parade of Nations. Taiwan Lions Clubs Delegation followed by dragon-dance, lion-dance and Taiwan indigenous dance Troops attend Seattle Downtown’s International Parade of Nations. The flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) displayed at the Parade by Taiwan Lions Clubs Delegation. Little girls perform dance at the opening ceremony of Shoreline Arts Festival The TECO showroom also features Taiwan indigenous clothes and Chinese traditional costumes Arts, Culture and tourism publications are available at the TECO showroom Director General Daniel Liao introduce Taiwan culture to a local participant Director General Daniel Liao and Deputy Director General Sam Peng participate in the opening ceremony of Shoreline Arts Festival Director General Daniel Liao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle (TECO) greets visitors who come to the TECO showroom at Shoreline Arts Festival         2011 US Open player Cheng-Tsung Pan (Center) and godmother Elen Wang (Left) post a picture with TECO Director General Daniel Liao (Right) 2011 US Open player Cheng-Tsung Pan (Left) calls on Director General Daniel Liao (Right) at TECO in Seattle Several big tents were set up out side the True Buddha School Seattle Temple to accommodate numerous members attending to the Ceremony. More than 1,000 members from the world attend the Ceremony at True Buddha School Seattle Temple. More than 30 of Master Sheng-Yen Lu’s college mates and their families attend the ceremony at True Buddha School Seattle Temple. Master Sheng-Yen Lu and his military school alumni in the reunion party at True Buddha School Seattle Temple. Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao , Bellevue City Mayor Don Davison , Bellevue City Deputy Mayor Conrad Lee and OCAC Senior Advisor Steve Cho and Mrs. Cho attend True Buddha School Seattle Temple’s Ceremony.         APEC Foundation hosts a lunch in welcome of Deputy Mayor Chi-Yu Chen Kaohsiung Sister City Association hosts a dinner in welcome of Deputy Mayor Chi-Yu Chen Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn (fourth from left), Kaohsiung City Deputy Mayor Chi-Yu Chen(fifth from left), TECO Director General Daniel Liao(sixth from left) and Seattle—Kaohsiung Sister City Association President Shiao-yen Wu (seventh from left) Kaohsiung City Deputy Mayor Chi-Yu Chen (left) meets with Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn(right) Bellingham“Chinese Deadline”granite plaque Deputy Director General Sam Peng takes a photo in front of Bellingham“Chinese Deadline”granite plaque. Deputy Director General Sam Peng invited to attend “Emerald Bay” ballet show Dinner host President Mack Lai of Portland Kaohsiung Sister City Association post a picture with Speaker Kun- Yuan Hsu of Kaohsiung City Council , Director General Liao of TECO, International Affairs Director Noah Sigel of Portland City Mayor Sam Adams of Portland City welcomes Kaohsiung City Delegation Folk dance show at Graduation Ceremony of Seattle Chinese School. Deputy Director General Sam Peng takes a photo with all 14 gratuates at Graduation Ceremony of Seattle Chinese School. Deputy Director General Sam Peng delivers a speech at Graduation Ceremony of Seattle Chinese School. Kaohsiung City Delegation post a picture on the Float Students performers and marching band of Shu-Te High School entering the Memorial Coliseum　 Director General Liao of TECO , Speaker Kun-Yuan Hsu of Kaohsiung City Council, Deputy Mayor Chi-Yu Chen of Kaohsiung City , Laiof Portland Kaohsiung Sister City Association cut the ribbons for the opening of Dragon Boat Race. Director General Liao of TECO, Mayor Sam Adams of Portland City , Speaker Kun-Yuan Hsu of Kaohsiung City Council and President elected Todd Johnston of Rose Festival Association attend the opening ceremony of Dragon Boat Race.         The Students of Beacon Hill International School happily pick one of the favorite Chinese books donated by Chinese Culture Center of TECO in Seattle and Legacy Multi Culture & Education Service Director General Daniel Liao (Right 3)hands over donated Chinese books to Dr. Susie Murphy(Middle), Principal of Beacon Hill International School       Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao (Left, Middle) and Consul General Denis Stevens of Canada post a picture at open house reception of the Consulate of Sweden Members of Consular Association of Washington post a picture at Consulate of Sweden. Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao, Hon. Consul Jonsson of Sweden (Middle), Minister Ryden of Sweden Embassy (Left 1) and Hon. Consul General Gury Furlong of Uzbekistan (Right 2) post a picture at open house reception of the Consulate of Sweden. Director General Liao joins a toast with guests at Meet Europe Trade Delegates Reception Director General Liao (Middle), Hon Consul Jack Cowan (Left 1), International Specialist Aaron Fishbone of City of Seattle (Right 2), and Ms. Maria Guo of EUCE (Left 2) post a picture at Meet Europe Trade Delegates Reception. Director General Daniel&Mrs. Liao(second&third from right) attend 2011 Seattle Kin on Karaoke Fundraiser Dinner taking photo with Kin On President Helen Kay(fifth from right),Kin On CEO Sam Wan(first from right). Director General Daniel Liao attends National Chen-chi University Alumni Association of Washington State Yae-jae & Mr.,Wang, President of SCWC sing a Chinese Madarin song called “two butterflies”. Director General Daniel. Liao sings a Taiwanese song called “take efforts and win”. Director General Daniel&Mrs. Liao(third&fourth from right) attend 2011 Seattle Kin on Karaoke Fundraiser Dinner taking photo with Yae-jae &Mr.,Wang ,President of SCWC(Seattle Chinese Women’s Club). President Lo receives donation to GSTWC funds from Director General Daniel Liao. Director General Daniel Liao attends GSTWC 2011 annual meeting together with Taiwan community leaders. Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz delivers his remarks Leader of the dragon boat team presents a uniform to Director General Daniel Liao (right) Director General Daniel Liao greets the dragon boat team of the Seattle—Kaohsiung Sister City Association Director General Daniel Liao (center in the front row) and the dragon boat team of the Seattle—Kaohsiung Sister City Association                 Director General Liao demonstrates how to shape an octopus with dough to a kindergardener. Director General Liao（right 3）and Director Yu （left 2）pose a picture with the Principle Tim Enfield, the delegation of Taiwan artisans and intepreter Mr. Wung(left 1) Director General Liao poses a picture with the principle of Christensen Elementary School in Tacoma Mr. Tim Enfield Director General Liao (Left 1) poses a picture with Honorable Consul General of Cambodia Thomas Honorable Consul General of India Ambassador Thomas gives her remarks in the reception. Honorable Consul General of India Ambassador Thomas poses a picture with members of Consular Association of Washington Director General Liao shares conversation with Honorable Consul General of India Ambassador Thomas Director General Liao (Left 1) and Mrs. Liao (Right 1) pose a picture with Honorable Consul General of India Ambassador Susmita Thomas     Director General Daniel Liao delivers a donation check of US$200 to President Huang in support of STAGS activities.   Director General Daniel Liao poses a picture with board members of STAGS.   Director General Daniel Liao, a guest of honor, sends his best Mother’s Day wishes to member Mums of STAGS.   Senior Taiwanese Association of Greater Seattle marks the occasion of Mother’s Day by pampering member Mums with a sumptuous treat of a buffet lunch.                                     More than 300 people attend the Seattle Sister Cities Reception Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao (center, second from right) and members of Seattle-Kaohsiung Association pose a picture before Taiwan booth at the Seattle Sister Cities Reception Director General Daniel Liao interviewed by Adventure TV at the Seattle Sister Cities Reception Director General Daniel Liao and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn attend the 15th Annual Seattle Sister Cities Reception PLU hosts a dinner in welcome of Director General Daniel Liao before the speech More than 30 PLU faculty members, students and Tacoma City officials attend the speech event Materials regarding Taiwan education, commerce, culture and tourism are available at the speech event Director General Daniel Liao (left) exchanges views with PLU Study Abroad Program Director Gregory Youtz (center) Director General Daniel Liao (left) exchanges views with PLU Business School Dean James Brock(right) Director General Daniel Liao delivers a speech at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), Washington State   Director General Daniel Liao gives his remarks before the audience Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao chatting with Ambassador Sichan Siv Director General Daniel Liao and Ambassador Sichan Siv Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao, Ambassador Sichan Siv, ILF Founder Joel Szabat, CEO Chiling Tong and Board members                   Over 100 people attend the dinner in honor of Ambassador Sichan Siv   ILF Founder Joel Szabat briefs on the ILF projects                 Over 400 people attend the Fundraising Breakfast Mr. Walter Liang gives his remarks after receiving an award Director General Daniel Liao (front row, second from right) attends Washington State Senior Services’ Fundraising Breakfast in honor of Mr. Walter Liang (front row, first from right) King County Council Chair Larry Gossett praises the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) King County Council Vice Chair Jane Hague reads the Recognition before handing it over to Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao gives his remarks at King County Council Director General Daniel Liao exchanges gifts with King County Council Chair Larry Gossett, Vice Chair Jane Hague and other Councilmember King County Council presents a Recognition for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao interacts with King County Council Chair Larry Gossett, Vice Chair Jane Hague and other Councilmember Director General Daniel Liao, Taiwan Bangzi Company leader Katie Su, SAA Executive Director Lena Cowen Orlin and other guests toast in celebration of the success of the performances Director General Daniel Liao, SAA Executive Director Lena Cowen Orlin, King County Councilmember Jane Hague and the casts of “Traditional Chinese Opera Skits” Director General Daniel Liao, SAA Executive Director Lena Cowen Orlin, Bellevue City Deputy Mayor Conrad Lee and the casts of “Bond” Director General Daniel Liao welcomes Taiwan Bangzi Company Taiwan Bangzi Company performs “Bond” adapted from “The Merchant of Venice” by Shakespeare         Over 600 SAA members attend the performances         Ms. Corri Lewis of World Vision USA (right) gives a tour for Director General Daniel Liao(left) (from left) Director General Daniel Liao, World Vision USA President Richard Stearns and TECO Division Director Andrew Yang Director General Daniel Liao(right) meets with World Vision USA President Richard Stearns (left)       Director General Daniel Liao(left) and Ms. Corri Lewis of World Vision USA (right) More than 100 audience attend Dr. Esther Brimmer’s speech Director General Daniel Liao(right) and retired Canadian Ambassador Jeremy Kinsman(left) who serves as moderator and commentator Dr. Esther Brimmer delivers a speech hosted by World Affairs Council Seattle : Director General Daniel Liao(left) meets with Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Dr. Esther Brimmer (center) Director General Daniel Liao(center), Executive Director Rita Schenck (second from left) and Development Director Colleen Barta   Once the eyes were dotted, the dragon boats were sent on their way in the Willamette River led by the Portland Fire Boat with water shooting in all direction to cerebrate. Director General Liao dots the Dragon Boat eyes Director General Liao gives his remarks Director General Daniel Liao(second from right), Commander Ken Lee (second from left), Vice Commander Weldon Lee and TECO Division Director Andrew Yang President Mark Lai of PKSCA (left 4) , Director General Daniel Liao (right 4) and other guests post a picture in the Eye Dotting Ceremony                                   Director General and Staff of Soo Yuen Association propose toasts to dinner guests. Division Director Andrew Yang of TECO in Seattle (right), award nominee BlackRapid, Inc. Co-founder Joe Zagorski (center) and her Taiwanese wife Lilian Chang Zagorski (left). The company’s products are all made in Taiwan. Director General Daniel Liao explains the improved relationship between Taiwan and mainland China to the guests at Portland Soo Yuen Association’s New year Celebration Dinner. Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire gives her remarks at the Trader of the Year Awards Reception President of Portland Soo Yuen Association gives his remark   Portland Soo Yuen Association New year Celebration Dinner                                 Director General Daniel Liao(right), Mrs. Liao(center) and Ms. Patricia Eckert of Alaska State Governor’s Office Director General Daniel Liao answering questions from the audience Members of Bellevue Sister Cities Association attend the speech event. Bellevue Sister Cities Association Chairman Hugh Burleson introduces Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao delivers a speech on the topic of “Taiwan Update” before Bellevue Sister Cities Association A notice on the wall of Anchorage Chinese restaurant carries the message of TECO’s consular services TECO consular officer provides services for Anchorage Chinese community Director General Daniel Liao (center) and Mrs. Liao (fourth form left) greet people who submit passport application to TECO consular officer Director General Daniel Liao (front row, second from left), Mrs. Liao (front row, center) and Anchorage Chinese community leaders           Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao host a dinner in honor of Wyoming State Senate President Jim Anderson (left 3), State House Speaker Edward Buchanan (left 4) and other State Legislature Leaders. Director General Liao welcomed and cheered by Wyoming State House Representatives. Director General Liao is recognized and warmly welcomed by Wyoming State Senate Director General Liao meeting with Wyoming State Senate President Jim Anderson (right 4), State House Speaker Edward Buchanan (right 3) and other State Legislature Leaders. Director General Daniel Liao (left 2) meeting with State Directors and Field Representatives of Wyoming’s US Congressmen Director General Liao with Mrs. Lin Robinson (front right 3), owner of Ling’s Cafe and other guests. Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao with WYBC Chief Operating Officer Mark Willis. Director General Liao with Professor Wingberg Chai, a prominent scholar from Taiwan. Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao meet with Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield. Director General Liao gives his remarks Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao with Deputy Chief of Staff Tony Yang, Office of the Governor. Wyoming Taiwanese community members welcome TECO members at Ling’s Cafe Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao meeting with Wyoming State Representative James Byrd (right 3). Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao post a picture with Wyoming State Legislature Leaders and WYBC staff. Award winners of the 10th Annual Asian American Engineer of the Year Award Director General Daniel Liao (right) and Rear Admiral Thomas Wears of the U.S. Navy Director General Daniel Liao (third from left)、Executive Committee Chair Michael Chang (first from left) and Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Professor Calvin Hu (third from right) Director General Daniel Liao elaborates Taiwan’s technology development before 200 strong attendees Director General Daniel Liao gives his remarks at the VIP Reception of the 10th Annual Asian American Engineer of the Year Award Director General Daniel Liao (right) and Consul General Kiyokazu Ota of Japan Director General Daniel Liao (right 3) and Consul General Haryong Lee (left 3) Director General Daniel Liao (first from left) discusses issues of trade and investment with Washington State Representatives (from left) Representative Cindy Ruy, Representative Fred Finn, Director General Daniel Liao, Representative Phyllis Kenney, Representative Norma Smith and Representative Bob Hasegawa About 400 people join the celebration. Dance performance by the students of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School Director General Daniel Liao (fifth from right of rear row) and the teachers of South Puget Sound Chinese Language School Director General Daniel Liao giving remarks at the New Year’s celebration of the South Puget Sound Chinese-American Club Hop Sing Tong Staff propose a toast Director Yu gives his remark TECO members attend Portland Hop Sing Tong’s Chinese New Year Celebration Performers of Eugene Taiwanese Association with TECO members Performance by students of Eugene Chinese School Director General Liao gives his remarks at “26th Asian Celebration” Director General Daniel Liao and Eugene Taiwanese Association members Performance by students of Corvallis Chinese School Director General Liao gives his remarks at Corvallis Chinese School’s New Year Party Corvallis Chinese School’s New Year Party Faculty and students of Ashbrook Independent School with TECO members Director General Liao gives his remarks at “Lantern Festival Celebration” Director General Daniel Liao with Mr. David Gore and Mrs. Cecilia Gore, co-founder of Ashbrook Independent School。 Director General Daniel Liao(left) attends the reception in welcome of Ambassador & Mrs. Ronald Neumann (first and second from right)hosted by Seattle World Affairs Council President Ian Moncaster (second from left) Over 80 people attend the speech event. Ambassador Neumann answers questions from the audience via World Affairs Council President Ian Moncaster Ambassador Neumann delivers a speech at the World Affairs Council About 100 people attend the International Washington Day Reception Director General Daniel Liao (left) and Washington State Representative Phyllis Kenney Director General Daniel Liao (left), Washington State Senator Phil Rockefeller (right) and Mrs. Rockefeller (center) Director General Daniel Liao (right) and Washington State Senator Paull Shin Director General Daniel Liao (right) and President Bill Stafford of Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle (center) who organizes the reception Director General Daniel Liao(right) exchanges views on issues of mutual interest with Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire(left) Director General Daniel Liao giving remarks at the New Year’s celebration event of the R.O.C. Veterans Association in Seattle Director General Daniel Liao (center), Conductor Nelson (third from right), key coordinators and performers of the concert Heart String Concert conducted by Mr. Nelson Over 80 people join the celebration event. Archbishop J. Peter Sartain at the Ancestral Veneration Ceremony Director General Liao presents flowers at the Ceremony. Director General Liao gives his remarks at Ancestral Veneration Ceremony Seattle Chinese Catholic Community’s Ancestral Veneration Ceremony Director General Liao draws a raffle prize for a lucky winner. Director General Liao with other VIP guests at the New Year Celebration Dinner Director General Liao gives his remarks at New Year Celebration Dinner Portland Taiwanese Friendship Association’s New Year Celebration Dinner         Performance by Taiwanese students from Portland area Director Yu of CCTECOS gives his remarks Jeffery Chang, President of TAGP gives his remarks The New Year Celebration held by Taiwanese Association of Great Portland Director General Daniel Liao attends Seattle Wong Family Association’s Lunar New Year Party         Director General Daniel Liao attends Portland CCBA Chinese New year Celebration Dinner.   Director General Daniel Liao attends Portland CCBA Chinese New year Celebration Dinner.   Director General Daniel Liao attends Portland CCBA Chinese New year Celebration Dinner.   Director General Daniel Liao attends Portland CCBA Chinese New year Celebration Dinner.                   Director General Daniel Liao celebrates Chinese New Year with members of the Senior Taiwanese Association of Greater Seattle(STAGS) Director General Daniel Liao celebrates Chinese New Year with members of the Senior Taiwanese Association of Greater Seattle(STAGS) Director General Daniel Liao celebrates Chinese New Year with members of the Senior Taiwanese Association of Greater Seattle(STAGS) Director General Daniel Liao celebrates Chinese New Year with members of the Senior Taiwanese Association of Greater Seattle(STAGS) Director General Daniel Liao attends the celebration event hosted by World Affairs Council Seattle Director General Daniel Liao attends the celebration event hosted by World Affairs Council Seattle Director General Daniel Liao attends the celebration event hosted by World Affairs Council Seattle Director General Daniel Liao attends the celebration event hosted by World Affairs Council Seattle       Deputy Director General Sun Peng attends Seattle Sun Yat-Sen Chinese School’s Lunar New Year Party Deputy Director General Sun Peng attends Seattle Sun Yat-Sen Chinese School’s Lunar New Year Party Director General Daniel Liao attends Seattle Hop Sing Tong’s Lunar New Year Party Deputy Director General Sun Peng attends Seattle Sun Yat-Sen Chinese School’s Lunar New Year Party Director General Daniel Liao attends Seattle Hop Sing Tong’s Lunar New Year Party Director General Daniel Liao attends Seattle Hop Sing Tong’s Lunar New Year Party           Deputy Director General Sun Peng attends Seattle Sun Yat-Sen Chinese School’s Lunar New Year Party   Director General Daniel Liao (center), Senator Jim Kastama(right) and Senator Jerome Delvin(left) Director General Daniel Liao (left), Senator Paul Shin (center) and Senator Jim Kastama(right) Director General Daniel Liao discusses issues of trade and investment with three Washington State Senators Director General Daniel Liao (left), Washington Agriculture Department Director Dan Newhouse (center) and Governor’s Trade Advisor Robert Hamilton(rigth) Director General Daniel Liao (right), Washington Commerce Department Director Rogers Weed (center) and International Trade Director Mark Calhoon(left) Director General Daniel Liao (left) and the incoming TDA President Sam Kaplan Director General Daniel Liao elaborates Taiwan’s GPA trade and investment opportunities and the signing of the Economic and Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) before the audience Director General Daniel Liao (right) and Under Secretary Francisco J. Sanchez                     Mr. Fang Wong gives his remarks Director General Liao gives his remarks Director General Daniel Liao (right 2), Mrs. Liao (right 1), Senator Paul Shin (left 1), National Vice Commander William Schrier (middle) and leading candidate for national commander Mr. Fang Wong (left 2) Director General Daniel Liao (right) attends Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen’s reception in welcome of Consular Association           Screen featuring members of Washington State Consular Association Director General Daniel Liao (right) and Consul Generals of Japan and Korea (from left) Washington State Senator Curtis King, Director General Daniel Liao and Senator Jerome Delvin Lt. Governor Brad Owen welcoming members of Washington State Consular Association Director General Daniel Liao (left) and Secretary of State Sam Reed (right) Director General Daniel Liao (left) meets Portland Mayor Sam Adams (right) Director General Daniel Liao (right) meets House Democrat Leader Dave Hunt (center) Director General Daniel Liao (left) meets House Republican Leader Kevin Cameron Director General Daniel Liao (left) meets House Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna (center) Director General Daniel Liao (right) meets House Co-Speaker Arnie Roblan Oregon Legislature 2011 Session Opening Ceremony Governor Gregoire greets members of Washington State Consular Association Director General Daniel Liao introduced by Lt. Governor Brad Owen Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire delivers her State of the State address Director General Daniel Liao (second from right) attends Washington State Governor’s State of the State address                         Deputy Director General Sam Peng (left) of TECO in Seattle help present award to Portland CCBA for holding 2010 Double Tenth Day functions Deputy Director General Sam Peng of TECO in Seattle delivers remarks at the flag-raising ceremony Flag-raising ceremony held in Portland in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China (TECO in Seattle) Flag-raising ceremony held in Portland in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China (TECO in Seattle)   Boys and girls scouts escorting the national flag of the Republic of China at the ceremony Director General Daniel Liao of TECO in Seattle greeting the participants at the flag-raising ceremony Director General Daniel Liao of TECO in Seattle delivers remarks at the flag-raising ceremony Flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China held in Seattle                                                   Director General Daniel Liao meets with key officials of Seattle City                                                                   Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao (third and second right) meet with President Helen Szablya of Washington Consular Association (first left) and other guests Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao chat with International Relations Director Antonio Sanchez of Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen’s Office (first left) Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao meet with Washington State Senator Jim Kastama (middle) Director General Liao and Mrs. Liao (second and first left) meet with Turkish Honorary Consul General John Gokcen and Mrs. Gokcen Turkish Republic Day Reception   Director Liao (first from left) and Mexican Consul Amb. Alejandro Garcia Moreno Elizondo (second from left) watching demonstration “Science On a Sphere®” demonstration Washington Governor Christine Gregoire giving remarks “Science On a Sphere®” opening reception               Introducing Heads of missions pose on stage Director Liao and Mayor Marilyn Strickland Director Liao and Congressman Adam Smith TECO colleagues in front of ROC’s and other country’s national flags the 21st Annual Consular Association Reception                                               Croatian folk dance Croatian folk music performance Director General and Mrs. Liao meet with Croatian Ambassador Kolinda Grabar- Kitarovic (middle), Honorary Consul Frank Brozovich (second left) and Russian Consul General Yury Gerasin (first left) Croatian Ambassador Kolinda Grabar- Kitarovic (front third left) poses with members of Consular Association               Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao tour the world’s largest hops grower Desserault Ranch and its processing plant in Yakima, Washington State     Director General Daniel Liao and Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony of the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima   Director General and Mrs. Daniel Liao visit Yakima Children’s Village with Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed           Director General Liao and Mr. Liao meet with Washington Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen (second left) and Korean Consul General Haryong Lee (first left) Director General Liao greets the new Mexican Consul General Ambassador Alejandro Garcia Moreno The commemorative dinner for the 200th anniversary of the independence of Mexico Director General Liao and Mr. Liao meet with Korean Consul General Haryong Lee(first right)、Peruvian Consul Miguel Velasquez (second left)、Takeshi Nakajima (first left)                                                                                                                                                                             Guests of honor mingled with the delegation members Washington State Representative Norma Smith and Agriculture Department Assistant Director Jerry Brundel offered their remarks Director General Liao gave his remarks at the dinner Washington State Senator Curtis King (right) gave his regards to Director General and Mrs. Liao Washington State Senator Paull Shin (left)and Senator Karen Fraser(middle) attended the dinner Director General and Mrs. Liao hosted a dinner in welcome of the Taiwan Buyers Delegation Director General Daniel Liao delivered a speech on the issue of Cross-Strait Relations before the faculty and students of the Central Washington University Central Washington University International Studies Director Michael Launius introduced Director General Daniel Liao before the speech Central Washington University International Studies Director Michael Launius welcomed Director General Daniel Liao’s visit to the campus Director General Daniel Liao (left) exchanged gifts with Central Washington University President James Gaudino (right) Director General Daniel Liao (second of right row) attended a dinner hosted by Central Washington University President James Gaudino(second of left row) Director General Daniel Liao and some audience from local Taiwanese community                                                                                                                                                                           Director General Daniel Liao(right) and Washington state overseas trade representatives Sean Fogarty (left) and Chris Lin (center) (front row from right)Lt. Governor Brad Owen, Korea Consul General Haryong Lee, Director General Daniel Liao, Washington State Representative Phyllis Kenny (from right)Director General Daniel Liao, Washington State Commerce Department Director Rogers Weed and Seattle University Student Body President Kevin Olson Director General Daniel Liao(right), Lt. Governor Brad Owen (center) and Division Director Andrew Yang (left) attend Governor’s Trader of the Year Awards Reception                                           Washington State Senator Karen Frazer (left) and Director General Daniel Liao (from right)Director General Daniel Liao, Washington State Senator Jerome Delvin, International Trade Alliance Executive Director Mark Peters Washington State Senator Paull Shin (left)and Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao(right) chats with Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire Director General Daniel Liao (right) gives his remarks at the Chinese Lunar New Year Banquet hosted by the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Company More than 300 people attend the Chinese Lunar New Year Banquet (from right) Director General Daniel Liao, Bellevue City Mayor Don Davidson and Deputy Mayor Conrad Lee Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz attends the banquet                             Director General Liao(left) and GE General Manager for Business Property Greg Vieceli   Director General Liao(left) introduces Chinese traditional costume to the attendees   About 150 GE employees attend the speech and Chinese Lunar New Year event   Director General delivers a key note speech at General Electric Company             2010 Oregon CCBA Spring Feast 2010 Oregon CCBA Spring Feast Director General Liao and Director Yu award appointment certificate to Overseas Compatriot Affairs Advisors Richard Louie and Rebecca Liu Director General Liao making his remarks                   Washington State Senate Agricultural Committee Chairman Brian Hatfield presents an agricultural products map of the state to Director General Daniel Liao Director General Daniel Liao (right) and Washington State Governor’s Trade Policy Advisor Robert Hamilton (left) Director General Daniel Liao(second from left), Korean Consul General Haryong Lee(left) and the Senators Director General Daniel Liao makes a presentation in Washington State Senate International Relationship Subcommittee hearing                     Liao exchanged views with retired British diplomat Lee Trousdale Korean Consul General Haryong Lee commented after Liao’s briefing Director General Daniel Liao’s briefing Director General Daniel Liao briefed the Consular Association of Washington at its January 19th luncheon Putting on full set of “Clean Room” outfits before entering the facility Director General Daniel Liao (left) and Wafertech President K.C. Hsu (right) President Jason Hung (right) greeted Director General Daniel Liao (left) Director General Liao presented a gift to Chairman Hatfield Director General Daniel Liao called on Washington State Senate Agricultural Committee Chairman Brian Hatfield Director General Liao and Representative Norm Smith Director General Laio and Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed Lt. Governor Owen praised the contribution made by the members of the Washington Consular Association Director General Daniel Liao was greeted by Lt. Governor Brad Owen Governor Gregoire greeted Director General Liao and members of Washington Stat Consular Association Governor’s address received standing ovation from the audience Director General Daniel Liao was introduced by Lt. Governor Brad Owen Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire delivered her State of the State address Director General Liao and Consul General of Spain Luis Esteban (from left) Senator Brian Hatfield, Director General Liao and Division Director Andrew Yang Hundreds of audience gathered to listen to Mayor’s inaugural speech Mayor McGinn delivered his inaugural speech at Seattle City Hall Communication Director Mark Matassa of the Mayor’s office greeted Director General Liao Director General Daniel Liao congratulated Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn on his inauguration (from left) Director Antonio Sanchez, Director General Daniel Liao and Chairman Benjamin Lee Both sides discussed the Life Science Innovation Northwest Conference Director General Daniel Laio (left) met with WBBA President Chris Rivera                 Director General Liao discussed business issues with Congressman Dicks Director General Daniel Liao(left) and Congressman Norm Dicks(right) exchanged gifts TCCS Board member Richard Chao made a briefing on medical tours to Taiwan Director General Liao promoted medical tours to Taiwan Director General Daniel Liao and members of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce           Nearly a hundred of people from Taiwanese community attended the seminar Director General Liao and friends Stage were packed of dancers Director General Liao made a remark Christmas Party of Seattle Chinese Women’s Club Director General Daniel Liao attended the Washington Consular Association Christmas Dinner Director General Daniel Liao enjoyed the festive evening with Japan Consul General Director General Daniel Liao enjoyed the festive evening with the ex-WCA Chairman Director General Daniel Liao liaised with the Honorary Consul of Finland in traditional attire Director General Daniel Liao socialized with the WCA Chairman and South Korea Consul General Board members of the Sister City Committee attended the luncheon Mayor Baarsam’s presentation on his trip to Taiwan Director General Liao delivered his remarks (from left)Tacoma-Taichung Sister City Committee Chairman Allen Kuo, Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsam, Mayor-elect Marilyn Strictland, Director General Daniel Liao , Tacoma City official Lihuang Wung Director General Daniel Liao exchanges views with the guests (from right)TDA President Bill Stafford, WSCRC President Joseph Borich, Director General Daniel Liao and TDA Manager Neepaporn Boungjaktha Director General Daniel Liao met with King County Executive Dow Constantine Director General Daniel Liao (left) met with Seattle Mayor-elect Mike McGinn Director General Liao and Peruvian Consul Miguel Velasquez at the exhibit Director General Liao and Peruvian Consul Miguel Velasquez viewed some art work Director General Liao and Mexican Deputy Consul Marisela Quijano Herrero Director General Liao, Peruvian Consul Miguel Velasquez (left) and former Attorney General of Mexico Jorge Madrazo (middle) Director General Ku met with Dean Betsey Wilson (middle) Director General Ku and his party (right) met with Director Zhijia Shen (left)to discuss the issue on digitalization of ancient Chinese books housed in the East Asia Library Vice President Robin Toth of Greater Spokane Incorporated (left) and Matt McCoy, Board Member of International Trade Alliance (right) attended the presentation People participated in the presentation and discussion Director General Daniel Liao delivered a speech on business opportunities in the Republic of China Mayor Verner presented a gift to Director General Liao Director General Daniel Liao(center)met with Spokane Mayor Mary Verner (right) International Trade Alliance hosted a dinner for Director General Liao Director General Liao chatted with Spokane business people Director General Liao met with Executive Director Mark Peters of International Trade Alliance (central right) before the speech         Dr. Lee Lambert, President of the Shoreline Community College welcomed Director General Daniel Liao before the presentation The poster shows the presentations on four country’s health care system The audience and the press Director General Liao gave a speech on Taiwan’s health care system                         Executive Director Anthony Hemstad of World Trade Center Tacoma (left) greeted Director General Liao Director General Liao (left) met with Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma Congressman Norm Dicks delivered a speech at World Trade Center Tacoma Director General Daniel Liao (right) met with Congressman Norm Dicks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Director General Daniel Liao, Governor C.L.”Butch” Otter (left)and Lieutenant Governor Brad Little(right) of State of Idaho     廖處長應邀參加華州州長年度貿易商獎頒獎酒會，會中與華州新任商務廳長Rogers Weed(左一)、副州長幕僚長Antonio Sanchez(左二)及駐台經貿代表Sean Fogerty(右一)合影               D.G. Daniel Liao with Governor Brian Schweitzer and Lt. Governor John Bohlinger of Montana in Governor Inauguration Director General Daniel Liao Pay a courtesy call to Seattle City mayor Greg Nickels Run for Taiwan's Health/Taiwan's Participation in WHO) Ribbon-cutting for new location of Culture Center of TECO in Seattle San Hsin high school from Kaohsiung city, Taiwan attending Seafair Parade Run for Taiwan's Health & Taiwan's Participation in the WHO (World Health Organization) Run for Taiwan's health and Taiwan's participation in WHO(World Health Organization) Seminar to support Taiwan's participation in the WHO Friendship of Taiwan in Capital Building, Olympia (三) Friendship of Taiwan in Capital Building, Olympia (二) Friendship of Taiwan in Capital Building, Olympia (一) Young Diplomats visited Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle Young diplomats visited Seattle City Council Young diplomats visited Roosevelt High School, Seattle Young Diplomats visited Seattle Seattle(3) Seattle(2) Seattle(1) Seattle(5) Seattle(4)