Carr in Taiwan for Bilateral Meetings “A free and democratic Taiwan is vital to America’s prosperity” TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, November 2, 2022—Today, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is in Taipei City, Republic of China, at the invitation of Taiwan’s National Communications Commission for a series of bilateral meetings. His visit marks the first time that an FCC Commissioner has visited Taiwan. Over two days, Carr will meet with his Taiwan counterparts, including officials at the National Communications Commission, the Ministry of Digital Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will also convene meetings with stakeholders in the tech and telecom sectors. In addition, Carr will hold meetings in Hsinchu—home to Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Events will focus on collaboration in the areas of network resiliency, cybersecurity, and 5G, as well as the benefits that Taiwan and America realize from strong, bilateral ties. This trip builds on Carr’s virtual meeting with Taiwanese regulators earlier this year. He issued the following statement regarding the visit: “Taiwan stands out as a vibrant beacon of freedom and democracy—less than 100 miles from the shores of Communist China. Taiwan’s historic transformation shines as an inspiring example of hope to all people suppressed by authoritarian regimes. The Republic of China’s success is one that has been built and forged by the strong and entrepreneurial spirit of the Taiwanese people. “A free and democratic Taiwan is vital to America’s prosperity, and our deep partnership is built on a bedrock of shared values and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. That is why I am honored to be in Taiwan for a series of bilateral meetings with my counterparts in the Republic of China. In the technology sector alone, Taiwan’s contributions are irreplaceable. So I look forward to deepening our collaboration and exchanging views on technology issues that are key to both Taiwan and America—including network resiliency, cybersecurity, and 5G. “I want to express my thanks and appreciation to my counterparts at the National Communications Commission for their gracious invitation to participate in these bilateral meetings and for their warm hospitality.” ### Office of Commissioner Brendan Carr www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/brendan-carr Media Contact: Danielle Thumann (202) 418-0376 or danielle.thumann@fcc.gov