The CACCI Presidential delegation was hosted lunch by Mr. Henry Kao, Chairman of the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), Taiwan, the second CACCI Primary Member in Taiwan on May 18th 2023..

CIECA was founded by the late Dr. Jeffrey L. S. Koo on August 9, 2000 to promote international economic cooperation through collaboration of R.O.C. businessmen and private business organizations with their counterparts in foreign countries. It is composed of companies in the manufacturing, services and high-tech industries working together to expand Taiwan’s international relations, promote economic and trade cooperation and facilitate technological exchange.

In his Welcome Remarks, Mr. Kao underscored the important role played by CACCI and the business sector in addressing the various challenges in the global market and promoting cooperation among the business communities in the region. He said that CIECA aims to contribute to this effort of achieving regional economic cooperation.

Mr. McMullin conveyed CACCI’s appreciation to Mr. Kao and CIECA for its continued strong support of the activities of the Confederation, as well as for the sustained commitment of Taiwan and the Taiwanese government in supporting the efforts of CACCI to promote the interest of the region’s business community, thereby acting as Merchants of Peace. Mr. McMullin also highlighted the SET principle that he intends to pursue during his CACCI Presidency, namely, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Trade which he said are critical elements for businesses to move forward post-Covid.

The other delegates reiterated the need for more people-to-people contact in order to improve cross-mobility of businessmen and enhance economic relations between countries in the region.

Mr. McMullin and Mr. Kao exchanged Tokens of Appreciation for the opportunity to meet with each other, thereby providing a forum for the CACCI delegation and key officers of CIECA to know each other more and explore possible areas of cooperation.

The full report of the CACCI Presidential Visit to Taiwan can be read HERE.