Interview with TECO Director-General Scott Lai
Join us today with special guest Director-General Ming Chi Scott Lai of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO*) in San Francisco.
Representing Taiwan’s interests across Northern California, Utah, and Nevada, Director-General Lai sheds light on TECO’s mission, structure, and the pivotal role it plays in bolstering U.S.-Taiwan relations. Tune in to hear about trade and investment partnerships, cultural and educational exchanges, the impact of Taiwanese trade with California, and the critical role of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.
Director-General Lai also speaks about the challenges of diplomacy, relations with China, and security concerns, as well as his advice for aspiring diplomats, and his own journey in foreign affairs. This is an episode packed with insights on the Taiwan-U.S. relationship and the personal experiences of a seasoned diplomat!
* Since the US and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic relations, TECO performs the same function as a consulate but is not named as such.
