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The Taiwan government urged the European Union Friday to begin preparations for the possible signing of a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA), following the EU's pledge the previous day to seek a trade deal with Taiwan as part of a wider Indo-Pacific strategy.
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202109170005
歐洲議會高票通過友台報告書「台歐盟政治關係暨合作」，台灣與歐盟友好關係持續深化。
#台海局勢
歐洲議會不僅關切中國軍事對台灣的威脅、敦促中國停止任何破壞台海和平的行為，也呼籲歐盟積極主動與國際社會合作，維護台海和平及鞏固台灣民主，並將台灣納入歐盟「印太合作戰略」作為重要夥伴。
#強化台歐雙邊交流
歐洲議會鼓勵歐盟 #強化與台灣最高層級等官方交流，也呼籲歐盟執委會於今年年底前準備好與台灣「雙邊投資協定」的前置作業，以準備與台灣展開談判。
#支持台灣在立陶宛設處
先前中國以經貿及外交等手段制裁立陶宛，這次歐洲議會臨時新增並通過修正案，強調歐洲議會支持也歡迎台灣在立陶宛設立代表處，同時譴責中國對立陶宛的經濟制裁，也呼籲歐盟採取適當行動力挺立陶宛。另一修正案則建議將「歐洲經貿辦事處」更名為「歐盟駐台辦事處」（EU Office in Taiwan）。
「台歐盟政治關係暨合作」報告 #是歐洲議會首度針對台歐盟政治關係起草的正式文件，外交部誠摯感謝歐洲議會首次主動針對台歐關係提出全面積極的建議，未來將持續關注後續報告案投票結果。
MOFA would like to thank the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs for adopting a report on #EU-#Taiwan Political Relations and Cooperation, marking a new milestone in ties!
We welcome the report, which calls for the elevating of political relations with Taiwan to a comprehensive and enhanced partnership, the completion of an impact assessment which could pave the way for negotiations of a bilateral investment agreement (#BIA) with Taiwan, Taiwan’s inclusion in the EU Indo-Pacific Strategy and advocacy for Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations as an observer, among other things.
The report also expresses the European Parliament’s support for Taiwan’s establishment of a representative office in #Lithuania and suggests the changing of the name of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taipei to the “EU Office in Taiwan.”
Taiwan and the EU share the values of #democracy, #freedom and respect for #HumanRights and #RuleOfLaw. Taiwan will not be cowed by authoritarian regimes into abandoning these principles and will continue to work with the EU and other partners to uphold the liberal democratic order.
✨本周AIT孫曉雅處長的行程一樣緊湊而充實，繼續馬不停蹄拜會台灣各部會及機關首長，一起來看看雙邊討論了什麼議題：
✅8月30日，孫處長與 #台北市 市長柯文哲 會面，了解台北市如何透過姊妹市夥伴關係進行雙邊合作，以及柯市長的優先政策。隨後，孫處長拜會 #科技部 部長吳政忠，雙方談及「美台科學及技術合作協定」、人工智慧的負責任發展以及台灣對「人才循環大聯盟」的支持。
✅8月31日，孫處長與 #新北市 市長侯友宜 會面，討論振興經濟議題以及新北市的疫情現況。當天稍後，孫處長與 #農委會 主委陳吉仲會面，就促進美台農業合作交換意見。接著，孫處長與 #文化部 部長李永得會面，雙方討論美台合作及文化交流，並見證了台灣文化部和學術交流基金會（台灣傅爾布萊特）的「傅爾布萊特—台灣文化部藝文專業人才獎助計畫」備忘錄簽署儀式，這項計畫旨在獎助台灣的藝文專業人才赴美學習交流。
✅9月1日，孫處長拜會 #財政部 部長蘇建榮，雙方談及「美台經濟繁榮夥伴對話」、供應鏈及共同關切的財政與關務交流等議題。隨後，孫處長與 #勞動部 部長許銘春會面，討論新冠疫情如何影響台灣的勞動政策。接著，孫處長與 #外貿協會 董事長黃志芳會面，並感謝外貿協會協助促進美台之間的商業機會。
✅9月2日，孫處長拜會 #台灣美國事務委員會 主委楊珍妮，並討論雙方關切的議題。孫處長本週的拜會行程也在這場會議之後畫下句點。
🤝在這些會面中，孫處長重申她對推動並深化美台夥伴關係的承諾，並強調美台共享的民主和經濟價值，以及美國對台灣恆久的承諾。
✅ This week, Director Oudkirk met with Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je on August 30 to discuss bilateral cooperation through Taipei’s Sister City partnerships and Mayor Ko’s key priorities as well as with Minister of Science and Technology Wu Tsung-tsong to discuss implementation of the U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Agreement, the responsible development of artificial intelligence, and Taiwan’s support for the Talent Circulation Alliance initiative.
✅ On August 31, Director Oudkirk met with New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih to discuss economic recovery and COVID-19-related developments in New Taipei City and with Minister of Agriculture Chen Chi-chung to exchange views on advancing U.S.-Taiwan agricultural cooperation. Later in the day, Director Oudkirk and Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te discussed U.S.-Taiwan cooperation and cultural exchanges and witnessed the signing of an agreement between Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan) to launch a new grant that will provide Taiwanese art professionals professional development opportunities in the United States.
✅ On September 1, Director Oudkirk and Minister of Finance Su Jain-rong met to talk about the Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue, supply chain issues, and fiscal and customs exchanges. She also met with Minister of Labor Hsu Ming-chun to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted Taiwan’s labor policy. Later that day, Director Oudkirk met with Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Chairman James Huang and thanked TAITRA for facilitating business opportunities between the United States and Taiwan.
✅ Director Oudkirk concluded this week’s courtesy calls by meeting Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs (TCUSA) Chairperson Jen-ni Yang on September 2 to discuss issues of mutual interest.
🤝During these meetings, Director Oudkirk reiterated her commitment to advancing and deepening the U.S.-Taiwan partnership, stressed the common democratic and economic values that the United States and Taiwan share, and emphasized the United States’ enduring commitment to Taiwan.
《TODAY 看世界》在九月一日提到台美經貿合作的議題之後，許多網友提出疑問：#FTA（自由貿易協定 Free Trade Agreement）還是 BTA（雙邊貿易協定 Bilateral Trade Agreement）孰優孰劣？自貿協定可以嘉惠台灣產業和競爭力，甚至外交利益嗎？#瘦肉精（萊克多巴胺）安全不安全？國際標準又該如何看待？
我們將會在這週收發室一一解答和回應，台灣與外國經貿交往的眉眉角角。
★ 延伸閱讀 ★
開放 #美豬美牛 入台 換台美 FTA 進場談判！這樣值得嗎？
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吵了快20年的 #美豬 #美牛 議題，政府終於還是決定讓步，希望爭取跟美國簽訂雙邊貿易協定（Bilateral Trade Agreement，簡稱 BTA） 的機會。有人認為是拿國民健康跟豬農生計做賭注，有人則是認為如果能換到自由貿易協定（Free Trade Agreement，簡稱 #FTA）很划算。
FTA 到底是什麼？為什麼跟美國簽 FTA 這麼重要？
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