President Lai Ching-te attended the 2025 Europe Dinner, highlighting Taiwan's intention to strengthen economic ties with Europe and establish institutionalized cooperation mechanisms. He expressed hope for signing a Taiwan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement through innovative and diverse methods to provide enterprises with a more transparent and stable business environment.

Lai emphasized Taiwan's active collaboration with democratic countries, aiming to create a resilient and potential-driven 'non-red supply chain.' He also reflected on the historical significance of the Schuman Declaration and its relevance in today's geopolitical context.

According to data, Taiwan is Europe’s third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching 84.7 billion USD last year, indicating robust economic interactions. Lai stressed the importance of advancing bilateral economic cooperation further while also highlighting Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global democratic supply chain.

He called for joint efforts with Europe to confront emerging authoritarianism, proposing the 'Global Semiconductor Democratic Supply Chain Initiative' as a means of shared values in economic collaboration.

In conclusion, Lai reiterated the mutual concern for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and expressed gratitude to the EU for its continued support, which is essential for regional peace and prosperity.