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U.S. and Japanese Representatives Visit Pingxi with New Taipei City Mayor

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared photos of its director, Julianne Berry, visiting Pingxi with New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih.
  • The AIT noted that Berry and Japanese Representative to Taiwan Kenichi Sugiyama joined Mayor Hou and city officials for the excursion.
  • The post highlights diplomatic engagement and cultural exchange between Taiwan and its international partners.

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has shared images of its director, Julianne Berry, enjoying a scenic outing in Taiwan's Pingxi district. The photos, posted on social media, show Berry alongside New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih and other city officials.

In its accompanying post, the AIT highlighted that Berry was accompanied by Kenichi Sugiyama, the Japanese Representative to Taiwan. The joint visit with representatives from both the U.S. and Japan underscores a collaborative approach to engagement with Taiwanese local government.

The excursion to Pingxi, known for its natural beauty and cultural attractions, appears to be part of ongoing efforts to foster closer ties and facilitate informal interactions between diplomatic representatives and local Taiwanese leaders. The AIT emphasized the pleasant experience of visiting the area with Mayor Hou and his team.

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