Arizona Commerce Authority

We kicked off Day 2 of our Taiwan Mission with a highly productive meeting at Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), including meeting leaders from the Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP), Industrial Development Administration, and International Trade Administration. Thank you to Political Deputy Minister Ho Chin‑tsang, Deputy Director General Liu Chi‑chuan, Chief Secretary, Li Chun-hsiao, Division Director, Heieh Pei-chaun, and all MOEA representatives for the thoughtful discussion on opportunities to strengthen Arizona–Taiwan investment, industry engagement, and future collaboration.

We wrapped up Day 1 of our Taiwan Mission with a meeting at the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association (NIEA). The discussion built on the momentum of an MOU signed earlier this month between ACA and NIEA in Phoenix, strengthening our shared commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. A special thank you to Executive Vice President Tzu‑Tsen Liao, Associate Vice President Ta‑Lin Tseng, and the entire NIEA team for their warm welcome and continued partnership.

Arizona continues to demonstrate why we are the nation’s premier destination for major sporting events. The success of the 2026 Women’s Final Four showcased our state’s welcoming environment, unmatched quality of life and ability to deliver championship events at the highest level. Events like this support our economic development efforts, generate jobs, drive investment, and create opportunities for small businesses and local communities. Thank you to @GovernorHobbs, @MayorGallego, @JayParry, @azsportalliance, and our partners across the state for helping deliver another exceptional experience for athletes, fans, and our communities.

Congratulations to Arizona-based @copper_gunnison! As the #1 copper‑producing state, Arizona delivers 70% of all U.S. copper. This milestone reflects the continued growth of our state's globally competitive mining and advanced materials sector.