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Double Tenth National Day celebrations

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Celebrations for the 115th Double Tenth National Day took place both in the diaspora and within Taiwan. In Los Angeles, community organizations planned activities including a parade in Chinatown and a community banquet. Overseas, the Chinese General Assembly of Ontario hosted a flag-raising ceremony in Toronto, while immigrants in New York organized a ceremony expressing hopes for democratic governance in mainland China. In California, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco organized an event in Foster City, emphasizing the technological partnership between Taiwan and the United States regarding semiconductors and AI. In Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te delivered a keynote address at the Presidential Office Plaza, characterizing Taiwan as a ‘mountain peak city’ built on democratic foundations. He highlighted strong economic indicators, including a 14.15% growth rate in the first half of the year and an improved IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. President Lai also announced plans to implement a monthly growth allowance of 5,000 TWD for children aged 0 to 18 beginning next year. Local festivities included music festivals in Yilan, outdoor activities in Changhua and Taitung, and indigenous family baseball games in Keelung. ~~Additionally, the World Taiwan Business Association (WTBA) held its 2026 annual meeting in Taipei to strengthen global community ties.~~ Other regional events featured flag-raising ceremonies in Kaohsiung and Hualien, with leaders noting the importance of the semiconductor industry as a ‘silicon shield’ for national security. Diplomatic engagements expanded globally during the celebrations. In Washington, D.C., representative Alexander Yui affirmed that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains consistent despite geopolitical pressures, highlighting democratic and technological cooperation. In the Caribbean, St. Kitts and Nevis marked 43 years of diplomatic relations, with Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley describing Taiwan as an ‘indispensable ally.’ Additionally, in Fiji, Taiwan’s Trade Representative David Wu emphasized commitments to regional resilience through healthcare, agriculture, and digital transformation.

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