George Washington University honors ambassador Chen

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CNA , WASHINGTON

George Washington University on Tuesday bestowed the President's Medal on Taiwan's outgoing representative to the US, Chen Chien-jen (???), in recognition of his promotion of friendship between the countries and his contributions to promoting bilateral academic exchanges.

George Washington University president Stephen Trachtenberg, who presided over the ceremony, lauded Chen's contributions by saying that he had played the role of a bridge between Taiwan and the US over a long diplomatic career.

Trachtenberg also expressed his appreciation for Chen's firm support for scholarly exchanges between the two countries, noting that his university had established a relationship with Yuan Ze University in Taoyuan County.

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