Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

        The Department for Youth of the Taipei City Government, in collaboration with the Association of Foreign Relations, hosted a special lecture on November 19 featuring Ms. Ruth Bradley-Jones, Representative of the British Office Taipei. Speaking on “Diplomacy Across Borders: Sharing Experiences as a British Diplomat Around the World.”

        Representative Bradley-Jones opened with great energy, inviting the  young audience to share their impressions of the United Kingdom. She then shared captivating stories from her overseas postings, offering first-hand insights into diplomatic work, along with practical advice for youth aspiring to enter the field,   encouraging them to boldly shape their own career paths.

        Commissioner Yi-Hsi Chou of the Department for Youth expressed her gratitude for having the UK Representative speak at the event for the first time. Commissioner Chou encouraged the audience to seize this rare opportunity to interact closely with a diplomat, deepening their understanding of global affairs through dialogue through both keynote and Q&A session.

        David Lin, Chairman of the Association of Foreign Relations and former R.O.C. Representative in  the UK, emphasized  that Ms. Bradley-Jones is a highly accomplished diplomat who has served in the UK Mission to the European Union, as well as in Myanmar and Ethiopia, making her diverse experience an   invaluable lesson for young people.

        Drawing on more than two decades of diplomatic service, Representative Bradley-Jones encouraged participants to stay engaged with international news, care about public issues, and understand the perspectives of others.She urged the audience to remain curious, to explore fearlessly, to love as if never hurt, and to dance and  sing freely when alone, maintaining the flexibility needed to navigate an ever-changing world. 

        The event attracted participation ranging from junior high school students to retirees. The Department for Youth noted that the lecture allowed young audiences to gain rare front-line insights into international affairs, laying a foundation for deeper global engagement. The department looks forward to continuing to provide diverse international exchange programs that help cultivate a new generation of globally minded talent.

For further information, please contact:
Global Engagement Division — Mr. Oscar Chen, Tel: (02) 2351-4078 ext. 1200

Media Contact: Ms. Chih-Ting Lee, Tel: (02) 2351-4078 ext. 1322