Taiwan in Australia Ambassador Douglas Yu-Tien Hsu and Taiwan in Sydney Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu were pleased to attend the announcement ceremony for the successful candidates of the Australia–Taiwan Young Business Leaders (YBL) Program, hosted by the Australia-Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) and the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), with the Australian Office in Taipei joining virtually.
Ambassador Hsu noted that the YBL Program, supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, reflects the shared commitment of Taiwan and Australia to deepening economic cooperation, fostering talent, and pursuing a sustainable and innovative future. He thanked ATBC CEO Ching-Mei Maddock for uniting key partners and encouraged participants to lead boldly and collaborate openly in shaping a resilient, inclusive future。
Robert Fergusson, Representative of the Australian Office in Taipei, highlighted that while Taiwan and Australia maintain strong cooperation in traditional sectors such as energy, natural resources, and agriculture, the program showcases growing potential in forward-looking fields including renewable energy, biotech, semiconductors, and AI.
ATBC Chairman John Toigo emphasized that this initiative builds on the success of the 2022 pilot “Australia-Taiwan Emerging Business Leaders Program “, and reminded young leaders that sincere trust remains the foundation of lasting business relationships.
CIECA Secretary-General Frank Wu encouraged the selected youth leaders to leverage this platform to broaden their global outlook, deepen cross-border partnerships, and become new drivers of Taiwan–Australia cooperation and regional sustainability.
Sincere appreciation to ATBC and CIECA for leading this important initiative. May the program empower every participant to forge meaningful partnerships and drive new momentum in Australia–Taiwan collaboration.
