Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, accompanied by legislator Zhao Tianlin, visited Pier 2 and Dagang Bridge this afternoon.

(Photo by reporter Li Huizhou)

[Reporter Wang Rongxiang / Kaohsiung Report] Former US Secretary of State Pompeo visited Kaohsiung Pier 2 this afternoon, watched the light rail and Dagang Bridge, and then went to the No. 8 warehouse to participate in a private discussion. Many people rushed to the scene in advance to welcome, applaud and even scream, making Pompeo feel the most beautiful scenery in Kaohsiung.

Pompeo attended the "Global Taiwan Business Forum" held by this newspaper in Kaohsiung this morning. In the afternoon, he took time to go to Pier 2 to actually see one of Kaohsiung's representative scenery.

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Zhao Tianlin, the legislator who arranged the trip, explained that it was because the Pompeo team wanted to see what the city looked like. After consulting with the Kaohsiung City Government, he decided to choose the second special zone. He hoped that through the transformation of the port area, it would reflect the city of Kaohsiung. Development, you can also see the kinetic energy of the light rail, the naval patrol ship and the cultural and creative base.

Pompeo arrived at the Dayi warehouse at 2:50 in the afternoon. Hundreds of people had already gathered on the roadside and knew in advance that Pompeo would visit Pier 2. They held up placards to welcome VIPs to visit. When Pompeo got off the car and entered Pier 2 , the scene immediately burst into warm applause, and the mother-in-law shouted "Welcome Pompeo" and "Welcome".

In order to avoid affecting other passengers, the organizer also hopes to keep Pompeo close to the place. There is hardly much control along the road. Some people scream at Pompeo, and some people shout "I love you", so that Pompeo can fully feel To Kaohsiung "the most beautiful scenery".

Zhao Tianlin pointed out that there are 30 people participating in the small symposium today, all of whom are small and medium-sized enterprises, and the theme is still to talk about economic and trade with Pompeo.

Pompeo waved to the enthusiastic crowd.

(Photo by reporter Li Huizhou)

Many people gathered to welcome Pompeo.

(Photo by reporter Li Huizhou)

Legislator Zhao Tianlin explained the reason for arranging Pompeo's visit.

(Photo by reporter Li Huizhou)