AmCham 2026 Business Climate Survey Luncheon
AmCham’s annual Business Climate Survey is one of the most eagerly anticipated reports on business sentiment among Taiwan’s international business community, covering confidence in Taiwan’s economic performance and investment outlook, attitudes toward government policy, and the influence of regional geopolitical challenges on trade and investment. Regularly cited by Taiwan’s central government, including the President, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the National Development Council. It is also distributed to visiting U.S. delegations, used by multinational companies to inform investment decisions, and covered extensively by domestic and international media, including CNN, Reuters, TaiwanPlus, United Daily News, Taipei Times, Business Weekly, and The China Times.
At this special event, you will have the opportunity to dive into the sentiments and concerns of business leaders across various industries. You will hear from AmCham leaders as they explore the results and present strategic insights on international investment, government policy effectiveness, future preparedness, and talent development.
About the Guest Speaker 關於貴賓演講者
Cynthia Kiang 江文若 政務次長
Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)
Experience:
- Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)
- Director General, International Trade Administration, MOEA
- Director General, Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA
- Director General, Department of International Cooperation, MOEA
- Director General, Department of Commerce, MOEA
- Deputy Director General, Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA
- Chief Secretary, Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA
Dr. Roy Chun Lee 李淳 博士
WTO and RTA Center, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER)
Experience:
Dr. Roy Chun Lee is currently associate research fellow at the WTO and RTA Center, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research. Previously he served several senior diplomatic roles, including Deputy Foreign Minister (2023) and Taiwan’s Representative to the EU and Belgium (2024-2025).
As a think-thank member, Dr. Lee is a policy advisor for Taiwan’s participation in the WTO regional integration, global supply chain reform and more recently economic security. Dr. Lee holds a PhD in Public Policy from the Australian National University (ANU).
Agenda 議程
| 12:00 –12:30 | Registration & Networking |
| 12:30 – 12:33 | Opening Remarks Julia Bergstrom, AmCham Taiwan Director of Publications & Communications |
| 12:33 – 12:50 | Lunch is served |
| 12:50 – 12:55 | Introduce Guest Speaker- Deputy Minister Kiang Anita Chen, AmCham Taiwan Chairperson |
| 12:55 – 13:05 | Special Remarks Cynthia Kiang, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) |
| 13:05 – 13:10 | Introduce Guest Speaker- Dr. Roy Chun Lee Carl Wegner, AmCham Taiwan President |
| 13:10 – 13:25 | Special Remarks Dr. Roy Chun Lee, WTO and RTA Center, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) |
| 13:25 – 13:45 | Presentation: Carl Wegner, AmCham Taiwan President Anita Chen, AmCham Taiwan Chairperson |
| 13:45 – 13:55 | Q&A Session: Carl Wegner, AmCham Taiwan President Anita Chen, AmCham Taiwan Chairperson |
| 13:55 – 14:00 | Group Photo |
| 14:00 | Luncheon ends |
If you have further questions, please contact Candy Chao (02) 2718-8226 ext. 235 /[email protected]
*If you are a non-member and interested in joining our membership, please contact our Membership Department: Lucy Liu (02) 2718 8226 ext. 311 / [email protected]
*Ticket Refund Policy: Cancellations must be provided in writing to AmCham before January 19th (Monday) 12 PM, or else the full price of the event will be charged.
*Event Policy: Participants are strictly prohibited from engaging in any commercial activities or misconduct during the event. All attendees are expected to respect others and maintain a positive atmosphere. AmCham reserves the right to take appropriate measures if participants fail to comply.
