German Minister of Education Bettina Stark-Watinger (right) and Taiwan National Science Council Chairman Wu Zhengzhong (left) witnessed the signing of Taiwan-Germany relations.

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[Reporter Wu Baixuan/Taipei Report] For the first time in 26 years, a ministerial official from Germany visited Taiwan!

The National Science Council invited German Minister of Education Bettina Stark-Watzinger to Taiwan today (21st) and witnessed Xie Zhiwei, representative of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany, and Jörg Polster, director of the German Association in Taiwan. ) signed a bilateral "Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement", which symbolizes the further development of Taiwan-Germany relations.

Wu Zhengzhong, chairman of the National Science Council, said that the agreement (STA) signed by the two sides focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors (such as IC design), lithium batteries, and hydrogen energy for future green energy. Many young people in Germany want to learn Chinese, etc., and there will be more exchanges between young people from both sides in the future.

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As for why it was possible to facilitate the first visit of a German minister-level official to Taiwan in 26 years?

Wu Zhengzhong deciphered that he visited Germany in November last year and invited him directly. Unexpectedly, Stark Wattsinger would overcome all difficulties and come to Taiwan in person within 4 months to represent Taiwan in Europe, especially Germany. This is completely different from before, because Taiwan It is a country that loves democracy, freedom and human rights. In addition, Taiwan’s scientific and technological research and development are very complementary to Germany. It is a valuable partner for Germany. The signing of STA by bilateral representatives this time is just a matter of course. It is also the result of the joint efforts of the 23 million people in Taiwan. .

Taiwan and Germany officially signed a bilateral "Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement" on the 21st, which symbolizes a further step in the relationship and is also a major breakthrough in Taiwan-Germany relations.

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German Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger.

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Taiwan and Germany officially signed a bilateral "Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement" on the 21st, symbolizing a further step in the relationship. German Minister of Education Bettina Stark-Watzinger (2nd from right), Chairman of Taiwan National Science Council Wu Zhengzhong (middle), Taipei Representative Office in Germany Representative Xie Zhiwei (2nd from left), Jörg Polster (1st from left), director of the German Association in Taiwan, and others witnessed.

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Jörg Polster, director of the German Institute in Taiwan.

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Wu Zhengzhong, chairman of the National Science Council.

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Xie Zhiwei, my representative in Germany.

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