Chiu Chih-wei
Chiu Chih-wei is a legislator from the Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan, known for his advocacy on strengthening Taiwan-US relations. He has emphasized the need for a dedicated task force to enhance communication with the United States, particularly during the administration of former President Donald Trump, and has called for a shift in Taiwan's diplomatic strategies to better align with current geopolitical realities.
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Chiu Chih-wei alleged that he was pushed down by several lawmakers during a struggle.
Ten lawmakers indicted over legislative brawls
Taiwan· 2026-02-12
Chiu Chih-wei proposed improvements to Taiwan's domestic arms industry and emphasized the need for international cooperation.
EDITORIAL: Expanding domestic arms productionTaiwan· 2026-01-15
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Chih-wei said that facilities at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport should be 'smarter' to match Taiwan’s reputation as technology powerhouse.
Premier vows more effort to restore Taroko parkTaiwan· 2025-11-25
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Chih-wei said the focus of the alliance was on business.
EDITORIAL: Long-term contest against the CCPTaiwan· 2025-11-09
Chiu Chih-wei is the head of the Northeast Asia Economic and Security Cooperation Association.
Legislature launches Northeast Asia cooperation caucusTaiwan· 2025-11-07
Chiu Chih-wei said he would promote an amendment to the Animal Protection Act to ban feeding strays in public areas.
Plan to ban feeding strays sparks backlashTaiwan· 2025-09-29
Chiu Chih-wei said that reports of Chinese oil rigs near Pratas Island show that Beijing has expanded construction efforts in the South China Sea.
Action urged over Chinese Pratas activityTaiwan· 2025-09-05
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Chih-wei said that attending the parade is equivalent to treason.
Taiwanese politicians at China parade would send wrong message, official saysTaiwan· 2025-09-01
Chiu Chih-wei noted that current regulations allow authorities to reject investment projects by companies involved in international convention violations.
Taiwanese firm accused of pollution, rights abuses at Indonesian plantsTaiwan· 2025-08-07
DPP Legislator Chiu Chih-wei highlighted the absence of penalties for unethical lobbying by Chinese nationals as an obvious loophole.
Lobbying law needs fixing, DPP saysTaiwan· 2025-08-06
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Chih-wei urged the ministry to refute allegations regarding the US tariff notice.
TSMC provides tariff leverage: ministerTaiwan· 2025-07-22
DPP Legislator Chiu Chih-wei said that legislators should not visit the nation’s 'enemy' so often.
MOI requests transparency in China travelsTaiwan· 2025-05-04
Legislator Chiu Chih-wei proposed an amendment to impose fines on Taiwanese who work with Chinese political groups.
Fines for working with Chinese groups proposedTaiwan· 2025-03-13DPP legislators Chiu Chih-wei and Lin Chun-hsien said that part of the budget would go toward increased arms procurements from the US.
DPP proposes change to defense actTaiwan· 2025-02-24Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Chih-wei said a task force should be established to manage the Taiwan-US relationship.
Task force on Taiwan-US ties needed, legislator saysTaiwan· 2025-02-15
