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Legislative Speaker Han, lawmakers depart for U.S. trip
Taoyuan, June 21 (CNA) Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) left Sunday at the head of a cross-party delegation for a six-day trip to the United States, including visits to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) Arizona complex and Washington, D.C.
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
Speaker Han meets with Pentagon, White House officials
Washington, June 25 (CNA) Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) and a cross-party delegation of Taiwanese lawmakers met with officials of the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense on Thursday.
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Related coverage for "Legislative Speaker Han, lawmakers depart for U.S. trip": Vision Times — Seven US Senators Urge Taiwan To Boost Domestic Defense Production Amid Security Concerns. The Rising Nepal — HoR meeting today. Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina — Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Chamber of Deputies' main functions. Yonhap News Agency — Korean American lawmakers stress commitment to deepening partnerships with S. Korea. Focus Taiwan — Speaker Han meets with Pentagon, White House officials