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IEAT Celebrates 80 Years with 'Sustainable Co-Prosperity Carnival'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Taipei Import and Export Commercial Association (IEAT) celebrated its 80th anniversary with a "Sustainable Co-Prosperity Carnival."
  • The event brought together over 1,000 member companies, foreign trade representatives, and city officials to foster unity and share the organization's achievements.
  • IEAT highlighted its role in transforming trade energy into social good through continuous charitable donations and ESG initiatives.

The Taipei Import and Export Commercial Association (IEAT), a prominent trade organization, marked its 80th anniversary by hosting a "Sustainable Co-Prosperity Carnival" at the Taipei Hakka Culture Park. The event drew over 3,000 attendees, including representatives from 8 countries, city officials, and over 1,000 member companies, fostering a sense of community and shared celebration.

IEAT Vice Chairman Lin Hong-ming emphasized the association's significant role, representing 6,700 member companies that employ over 650,000 people. He stated that this was the first carnival in the organization's history, themed around "sustainable co-prosperity," aiming to create a warm atmosphere for employees, their families, and international trade partners to connect and share the joy of the 80th anniversary.

This was the first carnival in the organization's history, themed around 'sustainable co-prosperity,' aiming to create a warm atmosphere for employees, their families, and international trade partners to connect and share the joy of the 80th anniversary.

— Lin Hong-mingExplaining the purpose and significance of the 80th-anniversary carnival.

Lin highlighted IEAT's commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, noting that the association has continuously supported charitable causes since 1956, successfully channeling "trade energy" into "social good." The carnival aimed to strengthen member cohesion, allow families to share in the anniversary's joy, and communicate the trade industry's long-term commitment to ESG and social well-being.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an congratulated IEAT on its 80 years, acknowledging its contribution to Taiwan's economic development and international trade expansion. He also mentioned the recent "Taipei City Industry Business Matching Fair" co-organized with IEAT, which focused on emerging industries like AI and semiconductors, aiming to build a stable cooperation mechanism between Taipei and U.S. cities. The carnival featured diverse activities, including food trucks, musical performances, a member market, and interactive experiences, with special participation from social welfare organizations and the families they serve.

The association has continuously supported charitable causes since 1956, successfully channeling 'trade energy' into 'social good.'

— Lin Hong-mingHighlighting IEAT's long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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