TAIPEI—Taiwan celebrated its National Day on Oct. 10 and among the dignitaries and guests who came to the island for the festivities was U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who reaffirmed the strong relationship between the island and the United States.
Cruz’s participation in the National Day celebration marked the first time that a U.S. senator visited the island on this occasion in 35 years. Before taking part in the celebration, Cruz met with the local press and spoke of the friendship between the United States and Taiwan on Oct. 9.
