Ambassador Linghu Rongda, the newly appointed director of the Taipei Cultural Affairs Office in Los Angeles, made his first visit to Phoenix

The newly appointed director of the Taipei Cultural Affairs Office in Los Angeles, Ambassador Linghu Rongda, made his first visit to Phoenix (This website's news) On October 21, 2013, nearly 400 Chinese and American friends gathered at Luk Fook Restaurant...

(This website's news) On October 21, 2013, nearly 400 Chinese and American friends warmly welcomed Ambassador Linghu Rongda, the newly appointed director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Scripture Office) in Los Angeles, on his first visit to Phoenix. On that day, Taiwan Supervisory Committee member Yin Zuoqian was also in Phoenix. Everyone participated in the grand event and spent an unforgettable night.

Ambassador Linghu Rongda, Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Classics Division) in Los Angeles, delivered a speech on stage (photographed by Zheng Hong)

Secretary of State Ken?#36125; Nate delivered a speech (photographed by Zheng Hong)

Yin Yanhuan Linghu Rongda Yin Zuoqian (Photography by Zheng Hong)

Secretary of State Ken Nate, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, Gilbert Mayor John Lewis, State Senator Yu Yanfen and his wife, and other American dignitaries also attended the event. This event was hosted by the Greater Phoenix Area Chinese Overseas Chinese Association (Overseas Chinese Federation). Chairman of the Overseas Chinese Federation Zhang Huafang took the stage to warmly welcome Ambassador Linghu for his first visit. Overseas Chinese Affairs Advisory Committee members Yu Wenjin, Yin Yanhuan, Gao Zhizhong, Arizona Taiwanese Association Wang Ruijin, Overseas Chinese Affairs Advisors Li Linglin, Zhang Qingling, Chairman of the Chinese Federation Qiu Shunxiong, and former White House Asia-Pacific Affairs Commissioner Deng Chaoju were all present to express their congratulations.

(Left to right) Zhang Huafang, Yin Yanhuan, Linghu Rongda, Yu Wenjin, Gao Zhizhong (Photography by Zheng Hong)

Although this is his first visit to Phoenix after taking office, Ambassador Linghu said that he has forged a close bond with Phoenix as early as 13 years ago. I came to Phoenix in 2000 for official business. When a reporter asked what the main work priorities were after taking office, Ambassador Linghu said: Helping overseas Chinese return to Taiwan and doing daily tasks such as applying for passports are still the focus. It is required to make services more efficient and more convenient for the people. Ambassador Linghu also said that he would strengthen ties with the US government departments to promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation projects on a larger scale and deepen cooperation with Shenzhen. It seems to be a very official answer, but in connection with Ambassador Linghu's first trip to Phoenix, we can see his work style. On the morning and afternoon of the 21st, Ambassador Linghu had already met with Mr. Michael Crow, the president of ASU, and requested to increase exchanges between universities, including increasing the number of international students. On the 22nd, he made an appointment with Governor Jane Brewer to discuss economic and cultural cooperation and exchange matters. In the short trip, he was racing against time and had already implemented the work projects.

The welcome dinner ended at 9:30 that night. Taiwanese friends in Phoenix hope that Ambassador Linghu will visit Phoenix more often in the future to bring more and faster services to Taiwanese friends overseas. On the night of the event, the guests not only enjoyed Luk Fook’s Chinese delicacies, but also enjoyed Chinese classical music performed by four teachers including He Ludi.