President Tsai Ing-wen has presented TSMC founder Morris Chang with the
"Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen with Grand Cordon".

The decoration was presented at a ceremony at the Presidential Office this
morning, with Vice President Lai Ching-te, Vice President-elect Hsiao
Bi-khim, AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk, and other officials in attendance.

According to officials the order is given to "those who make outstanding
contributions to this country", and is the highest civilian order for those
who are not the head of a nation.

Tsai says Chang's order is recognition of his six times representing her as
the leader's representative to attend the "APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting" on
behalf of the country.

Tsai also thanked Chang for his passion and vision in leading Taiwan to the
world and letting the world know that Taiwan is a capable, trustworthy, and
cooperative partner.

(NS)