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2015 February Issue

Director General Jack J. C. Yang attends the Colorado Inauguration Ceremony of Governor John W. Hickenlooper and Lieutenant Governor Joseph A. Garcia

Governor Hickenlooper delivered his inaugural address at the ceremony on the west steps of the State Capitol immediately after he and Lieutenant Governor Garcia were sworn in for a second term. More than 600 attendees witnessed this solemn and pleasant ceremony.

Director General Jack J. C. Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Kansas City attended the Colorado Inauguration Dinner-"Colorado Up!" of Governor John W. Hickenlooper and Lieutenant Governor Joseph A. Garcia on Tuesday evening, January 13, 2015.

Director General Yang had a pleasant and informative visit with Governor Hickenlooper. Director General Yang told Governor Hickenlooper that TECO in Kansas City will be scheduled to relocate from Kansas City, Missouri, to Denver, Colorado in the first quarter of 2015. Director General Yang will look forward to working with Governor Hickenlooper to enhance the mutual partnership between Taiwan and Colorado.

Director General Jack J. C. Yang visits with Mayor Michael B. Hancock, City of Denver, Colorado Director General Jack J.C. Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Kansas City visited with Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Executive Director Derek Okubo of Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships, Sustainability Strategist Sonrisa Lucero and Analyst Abdul Sesay, City of Denver, Colorado on Thursday, January 15, 2015.

They exchanged views regarding the TECO in Kansas City’s scheduled relocation to Denver and the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between Taiwan and Colorado.

Director General Yang expressed that TECO in Kansas City is scheduled to transfer to the City of Denver, Colorado in the first quarter of 2015.

Director General Yang will look forward to enhancing the mutual partnership with Denver, Colorado in the upcoming days.

Director General Jack J.C. Yang with Mayor Hancock, Executive Director Okubo, Sustainability Strategist Lucero and Analyst Sesay

Director General Jack J.C. Yang gave a lecture to the businessman in Colorado

Director General Jack J.C. Yang with Executive Director Barbara Brohl, Deputy Executive Director Heather Copp,

Director General Jack J.C. Yang briefed the missions of TECO to Mr. Adam You and the business representatives from Colorado

Senior Director Mike Dixon

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Director General Jack J. C. Yang visits with Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky Director General Jack J.C. Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Kansas City visited with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. They exchanged views regarding the development of the City of Greenwood Village, the influence of the Chinese Culture and the bilateral relationship between Taiwan and Colorado.

Mayor Rakowsky expressed that Greenwood Village is a nice city with friendly neighborhoods and low crime rate for people to reside.

Two-thirds of the famous Denver Technol

ogy Center (DTC) are located in the sphere of the City of Greenwood Village. Director General Yang expressed that TECO in Kansas City is scheduled to transfer to the City of Denver, Colorado in the first quarter of 2015 and will be renamed as TECO in Denver. Director General Yang will look forward to enhancing the mutual friendship with the City of Greenwood Village in the upcoming days.

Director General Jack J.C. Yang visitis GREENWOOD VILLAGE Mayor Ron Rakowsky

Custom Brush Stroke During the month of February, renowned local Chinese artist, Master Su, will exhibit his work at the Denver Athletic Club (1325 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80204.) To celebrate the opening of the exhibition, a reception will be held on February 4th 5pm and 7pm. The reception is open to the public. During the exhibition, attendees will also have

the opportunity to purchase the limited edition art book "Master Su Arts". Master Su will donate all profits from this exhibition to the Polio Plus Fund of the Denver Rotary Club - a fund dedicated to

the eradication of Polio from the world.

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President Obama Sends Warm Wishes for the Lunar New Year The White House released a video message from President Obama welcoming the Lunar New Year: Echoing the President’s message, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs send our best wishes to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year.

During this time, we reflect on the strength and diversity of the AAPI community and its contributions to the very fabric of this great nation.

This is a time to remind ourselves that we are a nation of immigrants, who have contributed not only rich cultures and traditions, but also perseverance and shared hope in helping build this country for future generations.

Whether you are celebrating the Year of the Ram, the Year of the Sheep, or the Year of the Goat, we hope that all of us can pursue opportunity and success. We wish you and your loved ones happiness, prosperity, and good health and fortune.

Below is the transcript of the President’s video message:

Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year here in America and all around the world. I’ll always remember the parades, fireworks, and gatherings that surrounded the Lunar New Year when I was growing up in Hawaii. And now as President, this celebration is a perfect reminder of the many Our shared AAPI heritage spans from immi- cultures and faiths that make us who we are as grants to refugees to native people. Through hard Americans. work and perseverance, AAPIs have contributed to this country as business owners, students, laWe are a nation of immigrants. Our vast array borers, educators, and workers from all fields. of traditions and perspectives and backgrounds – our melting pot – is what makes America We are built on the belief that in this great coun- unique. It’s what keeps us fresh and dynamic try, anyone can make it if they try. That’s why it and entrepreneurial. That’s why last year, I took is more important than ever that we reform our action to help fix our broken immigration sysbroken immigration system to one that expands tem. But our work isn’t finished. We’ve still got voices and opportunities for all. to come together to pass a comprehensive immi-

gration bill so that we can expand opportunities for more people to study, and serve, and contribute to our nation. Those are the aspirations that have attracted families to our shores for generations. And that story continues today. So whether you’re celebrating the Year of the Ram, the Year of the Goat, or the Year of the Sheep, may we all do our part to carry forward the work of perfecting this country that we love.

Happy New Year, everybody.

Urging Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to GetCovered The summer after he graduated from college, Kalwis Lo learned he had stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system. His private health insurance plan denied him coverage for treatment, claiming the cancer diagnosis was a “pre-existing condition.” Every major private health plan turned him away. His family was forced to dip into their savings and ask friends and family for help to cover the cost of his testing and chemotherapy treatments. His family faced financial strain until Kalwis discovered that the Affordable Care Act created a temporary program for anyone denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. He enrolled in the program and that fall, Kalwis was able to get the treatment he needed and today is cancer-free.

Kalwis’s story is one of the reasons why President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. No one should be denied health insurance coverage when they need it most.

Unfortunately, many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) still lack health insurance coverage and don’t see a doctor on a regular basis. In fact, in 2010, nearly 24% of Asian Americans and over 37% of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders reported that they had not seen a doctor in the past year. Through the Affordable Care Act, nearly 2 million uninsured AAPIs gained access to health insurance

through the Health Insurance Marketplace, and it is likely that eight in 10 will qualify for financial assistance!

So today, I encourage all Americans -- including AAPIs across the country -- who have not enrolled for health insurance to learn more, get engaged, and enroll in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace by February 15.

To encourage AAPI families to get health coverage, throughout the week of January 26-30,

the White House, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are partnering with community groups to hold enrollment events for AAPI families to learn about the Affordable Care Act and receive free, in-person, and in-language assistance to enroll in health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Partners also plan to be active on social media, using hashtag #AAPIhealth, to share information, resources, and stories of AAPIs who have benefitted from the Affordable Care Act.

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Great Wall Super Buffet Feb 21st Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

Dear readers, As we ring in the Lunar New Year, exciting things are coming to Denver as Director General Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office announced they will relocate their offices from Kansas City, Missouri to Denver!Director Yang met with Governor Hickenlooper, Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock to discuss strengthening the bilateral relationship between Taiwan and Colorado.

Turning to global news, Taiwanese based technology companies continue to make headlines. Taipeibased PC maker Acer, Inc. gains momentum through strong market performance and design excellence.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and MediaTek Inc. grow their global R&D spend and now rank in the Top 10 global semiconductor companies.

We always strive to bring you relevant news and insights to help you connected as a businessperson, from local developments to the latest business news in Asia.

Thank you again for your support of the journal!

Sincerely, Jocelyn President, Asian Pacific Business Journal President@apjournal.com

Asian Pacific Business Journal Honored Advisor: Winston L. Yang, Ph.D. Publisher: Wendy Chao President: Jocelyn Chao