Vincent Chao
Vincent Chao is a former political director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States. He has been vocal about the importance of international recognition for Taiwan and has expressed support for legislative efforts to rename TECRO to the 'Taiwan representative office,' reflecting Taiwan's identity and democratic values. Chao believes that such changes would help enhance Taiwan's international standing and push back against Chinese pressure on Taiwan's diplomatic space.
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Taiwan had sent National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Vincent Chao to engage with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Report of Lai planning US stopover denied
Taiwan· 2025-10-04
Before serving as a Taipei city councilor, Chao served as director of the DPP’s Department of International Affairs.
Lai appoints new security council deputiesTaiwan· 2025-09-01
Taipei City Councilor Vincent Chao said it is not proper for any figure to air one’s personal political views in an official school publication.
TES chair’s pro-Beijing remarks stir controversyTaiwan· 2025-08-30
Taipei City Councilor Vincent Chao expressed concerns about the safety of the Chinese firm chosen for the MRT Circular Line's automatic door systems.
MRT train subcontractor a risk: Taipei councilorTaiwan· 2025-04-29
Vincent Chao commented that the proposed nomenclature change would push back against Chinese actions that degrade Taiwan’s international space.
US Senate introduces bill to renaming TECRO as 'Taiwan representative office'Taiwan· 2025-03-13
