Mets Taiwan Day features Tsai and youtuber in big screen pitch

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/09/08
By: Ozzy Yin and Joseph Yeh

New York, Sept. 7 (CNA) A promotional video featuring President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) introducing Taiwan's natural beauty and culture was played at the New York Mets' home stadium Saturday prior to a Major League Baseball game, as part of the Flushing-based team's annual Taiwan Day, which is in its 15th year.

Prior to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Mets at the latter's home Citi Field, the one-minute clip played on the centerfield video display began with President Tsai introducing herself as "president of Taiwan."

"Hi Mets fans, I am Tsai Ing-wen, president of Taiwan. Welcome to Mets' Taiwan Day," Tsai said, adding that it is her pleasure to share the beautiful country of Taiwan with fans.

"Baseball is one of the most popular sports in both Taiwan and the United States and many Taiwanese have played in the major leagues," Tsai said in the pre-recorded clip, which featured beautiful scenery from around Taiwan and many Taiwanese baseball players, including former Mets infielder Hu Chin-lung (胡金龍).    [FULL  STORY]