Radio Taiwan International
Date: 06 October, 2020
By: Shirley Lin

Over 35 US politicians have already sent videos and pictures to congratulate Taiwan on its National Day. That’s as Taiwan’s representative office in Chicago invited US politicians to do so as celebrations in Chicago were cancelled this year due to the pandemic.  Taiwan’s National Day falls on October 10. 

US Senator Mike Braun sent his blessings and said he hopes to see enhanced relations between the two sides. US House Representative Jim Banks said Taiwan has been able to defeat authoritarian forces coming from abroad despite being in a difficult situation. Banks said he is glad to see Taiwan open up its borders to US pork imports. He said he hopes it will be the first step towards negotiations for a mutually beneficial trade agreement between the two countries.     [FULL  STORY]