Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung recently completed a high-impact, three-day trip to Texas. His visit marked a major push to enhance the growing Taiwan–Texas partnership, which covers technology, diplomacy, and economic ties.
Minister Lin landed in Houston before traveling to Austin. He met with leading state officials and business executives throughout the visit. These meetings helped strengthen the strategic Taiwan–Texas partnership that both sides have worked to deepen in recent years.
While in Houston, Lin revealed exciting plans for a new “Taiwan Tower.” This facility will likely house Taiwan’s representative office. He also hopes it will draw more Taiwanese companies to set up headquarters in Texas. Lin said the tower will symbolize Taiwan’s long-term commitment to the US South.
Later, in Austin, Lin addressed the Texas House of Representatives. He joined lawmakers in passing a pro-Taiwan resolution. Ingrid Larson, managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan, stood with Lin during the session. The resolution reaffirmed support for Taiwan’s international presence and democracy.
On the final day, Lin joined local leaders at the “Taiwan–Texas AI Innovation Summit.” The summit took place at the Texas State Capitol. There, Lin thanked US partners for boosting Taiwan’s tech development. He emphasized key areas such as semiconductors, robotics, and clean energy.
At the event, Lin also witnessed a major agreement. Taiwan and Texas signed a new Economic Cooperation Agreement. This deal promotes two-way investments and technology exchanges. Both sides committed to long-term collaboration in innovation and enterprise.
Minister Lin described the visit as a turning point. He called the Taiwan–Texas partnership one of Taiwan’s most dynamic international relationships. He added that both sides share democratic values and a vision for the future.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the trip a milestone. It pledged to keep advancing President Lai Ching-te’s roadmap for Taiwan–US cooperation.
