The Governor of the U.S. state of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, led a trade delegation to Taiwan. On the evening of September 19, 2023, the New Eastbound Alliance (TeaLa) hosted a deep and meaningful dinner event at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, facilitated by Mr. Ethan Chen, the representative of the New Mexico Economic Development Department International Trade Bureau Taipei office, who is also a board member of the Alliance. The dinner was held to foster closer ties and promote exchanges between the New Mexico delegation and related business representatives. This dinner further strengthened the cooperation between New Mexico and the New Eastbound Alliance and effectively facilitated exchanges in areas such as culture, economy, and industry.
During the dinner, CEO Edison Chen, representing the New Eastbound Alliance (TeaLa), presented a gift of colored glaze to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on behalf of the Alliance. This gift not only symbolized Taiwan's unique culture but also represented the friendly and mutually beneficial relationship between Taiwan and New Mexico. The evening's guests engaged in lively discussions about potential business opportunities between New Mexico and Taiwan in industries, culture, agriculture, and shared experiences and insights. This exchange event provided a platform for entrepreneurs and state government representatives from both regions to explore collaboration opportunities.
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New Mexico is known for its distinctive industrial clusters in technology manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and culture. With abundant labor resources and reasonable business operating costs, it has become a vibrant region where businesses can find ample opportunities and benefit from the local economic ecosystem and resources.
This successful exchange event marks a new milestone in the friendly relationship between New Mexico and Taiwan, paving the way for future New Eastbound exchanges and collaborations. It is expected that deeper and more direct cooperation will follow in the future.
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