2024 Major Events
Date Major Events February 26 Taipei City Government launched the Smart Document Retrieval model, which employs an intelligent document retrieval cabinet system to support the operations of the 62 agencies currently connected to the Interoffice Mail Exchange Room. These agencies comprise 34 first-level agencies, 16 second-level agencies, and 12 district offices. March 21 Deputy Mayor Shu-Chuan Lee of Taipei City and Deputy Mayor Víctor Manuel Alejandro Martínez Ruiz of Guatemala City, a sister city of Taipei, jointly signed a Letter of Intent for Cooperation Between the City of Taipei and the City of Guatemala. The two cities plan to deepen exchange and cooperation in areas such as urban planning, water resource management, waste disposal, transportation, and smart city development. April 29 The Secretariat of Taipei City Government hosted the International Night for the 2024 Taipei Firefly Festival at Daan Forest Park. The Secretariat invited ambassadors from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Marshall Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Belize, in addition to other diplomatic representatives stationed in Taiwan, to participate in the festivities of this inaugural event. May 1 The Secretariat of Taipei City Government conducted the 2024 Taipei City Government Archives Management Evaluation providing on-site guidance to all first-level agencies under its jurisdiction. From May 1 to August 7, a total of 12 first-level agencies were evaluated or re-evaluated to enhance the quality of archives management. May 18 Mayor Wan-an Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo, Japan, to attend the SusHi Tech 2024 forum and meet with key political figures, among them representatives from the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly. Additionally, the delegation visited Tokyo Chinese School and Tokyo Dome, and participated in the Taiwan Festival held at Tokyo Skytree to promote Taipei tourism. The visit concluded on May 20. May 21 Taipei City established a sister city relationship with Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. June 18 Mayor Wan-an Chiang participated in an online mayoral meeting involving Taipei, Tokyo, and Bangkok, joining Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to discuss the challenges posed by declining birth rates in urban areas. July 9 The City Hall Management Office of Taipei City Hall established an electric vehicle charging zone in the parking lot. This initiative reduces carbon emissions and advances the implementation of Taiwan’s net-zero carbon emissions policy. September 4 Mayor Wan-an Chiang led a delegation to the United States, visiting New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and New Jersey to study urban and transportation planning, industrial development, and artificial intelligence applications. Mayor Chiang also promoted youth exchanges. During the visit, Mayor Chiang met with local political leaders and held a meeting with Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, Taipei’s sister city. The visit concluded on September 14. October 11 Mayor Wan-an Chiang and Mayor Katsuhito Noshi of Matsuyama, Japan, jointly signed a Friendship City Agreement. Expanding on their friendly relations, the two cities will deepen exchanges in areas such as youth engagement, innovative technology, environmental sustainability, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. November 20 The Secretariat of Taipei City Government assisted the Organizing Committee of the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City in hosting a Thanksgiving tea party for diplomatic missions in Taiwan. The Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis and representatives from countries such as Mexico and Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in promoting the games. December 17 The Secretariat of Taipei City Government organized the 2024 Taipei-Shanghai City Forum with the theme “Smart Governance for a Sustainable Future.” The forum featured three subforums: Friendly Transportation, River Management, and Cultivated Cities. Additionally, two memoranda of understanding were signed, focusing on smart health care and wildlife conservation and exchange. These initiatives will enhance cross-strait urban exchanges and facilitate municipal learning. December 18 The City Hall Management Office of Taipei City Hall completed an upgrade of the air conditioning equipment in the public lounge area on the first floor of the building’s north wing. This improvement provides a more comfortable environment for citizens conducting official business and enhances the quality of public services. December 25 The Secretariat of Taipei City Government produced the Taipei Mayor’s Second Year in Office video to present the administration’s annual policy achievements to Taipei citizens. December 27 The Secretariat of Taipei City Government released the Year of the Snake Spring Festival couplet, which features the phrase “蛇馬龍鶴” (Snake, Horse, Dragon, and Crane), and introduced limited-edition coloring-square couplets. These were designed to encourage parent–child creativity and add a touch of fun to the festive season. December 27 The City Hall Management Office of Taipei City Hall completed renovations of the restrooms on the 10th to 12th floors of the South Central Area and on B2 of the North Central and South Central Areas, improving the quality of the facilities. December 29 The City Hall Management Office of Taipei City Hall completed replacements of the exhaust ducts in the employee cafeteria, enhancing the safety and hygiene of the environment. December 31 The City Hall Management Office of Taipei City Hall completed the planning and basic design for the Taipei City Hall Service Life Extension and Smart Modernization Project as well as the renovation project for the City Hall building. These will serve as a reference for subsequent detailed design and construction work.
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