2022-5-12

 

Guests take the picture.
Guests take the picture.


Vice President Lai Ching-te attended the 2022 Charter and Candlelit Night event held by the Taipei Club of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW), Taiwan, on April 22. The Vice President gave a speech on economic development in the postpandemic era. He highlighted the outstanding achievements of women in all fields and said national security, economic development, and social issues would all rely on greater contributions from women in the future.


The event was also attended by BPW Taiwan’s Founding President and former Vice President of Taiwan Lu Hsiu-lien, Legislator Fan Yun, former Legislator Yu Mei-nu, and Director General of the Department of NGO International Affairs at Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Constance Wang. 


“The pandemic has made a far-reaching impact on the world,” said Lai, “that has not only threatened lives and health, but has also changed human behavior and business models, including restructuring industrial supply chains.” Turning to future developments, Lai highlighted three key issues: “Controlling the pandemic itself, keeping up with new norms created by the pandemic, and promoting sustainable development in response to climate change.”

 

Vice President Lai Ching-te give a speech on economic development in the postpandemic era.
Vice President Lai Ching-te give a speech on economic development in the postpandemic era.


Lai also mentioned the new southbound policy, six core strategic industries, the Ukraine-Russia war, and other issues. “If Taiwan can grasp the new norms and take advantage of the rise in digital economic development, this will present Taiwan with more opportunities,” said Lai.


BPW is an international women’s organization founded in 1930 with its headquarters in the United States. It currently has clubs in five continents and 110 countries around the world and was the first women’s organization to attain consultative status with the United Nations. In 2008, former Vice President Lu applied to BPW International to establish BPW Taiwan. The association became 82nd national chapter of BPW. The women’s group is one of the few international organizations that allows Taiwan to participate under its own name, display its flag at world conference openings, and play its national anthem.


Article courtesy of Office of the President