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Japanese Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Meet With President Lai

TAIPEI — A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visited Taiwan on Saturday, coinciding with Double Tenth Day, the island’s national day.

A bipartisan delegation of Japanese legislators journeyed to Taiwan on Saturday, aligning with Taiwan's national day, Double Tenth Day. Keiji Furuya, head of the Japan-Taiwan parliamentary friendship association, convened a press conference in Taipei the following day and emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration. During a meeting with President Lai Ching-te on Saturday, Furuya "urged" Japan, Taiwan, the United States, and other nations sharing "common values" to cooperate closely.

The 27 Japanese lawmakers who participated in the visit marked the occasion of Double Tenth Day by attending the festival in Taipei. Beyond the festivities, the lawmakers engaged in discussions with Taiwanese enterprises, fostering business ties.

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