伍志翔出任駐舊金山經文處處長 以穩健專業外交歷練迎接灣區重任。
2025年7月31日，中華民國外交部宣布由領事事務局主任伍志翔升任為駐舊金山台北經濟文化辦事處處長（總領事），此一人事案已獲行政院正式核定，將於實際到任日生效。對於長期關注台美關係及灣區僑界發展的人士而言，這項任命不僅是領務系統人員晉升的自然延續，更象徵著台灣對美外交人事的穩定與延續。
伍志翔歷任外交部中部辦事處主任、外交部本部與地方分支單位要職，擁有超過20年的外交與領務服務經驗。他在中部任內積極推動護照簽發、文件驗證、旅外協助等領務業務，並多次代表外交部參與地方公協會、學術機構與民間團體活動，展現出色的公共外交能力與對外溝通技巧。
他熟悉行政系統運作，能靈活結合政策宣導與現場實務，是典型「理論與實務兼備」的外交幹部。外交部此次指派他前往駐外一線，凸顯其長期培養與高度信任。
駐舊金山辦事處是中華民國在美西的重要據點，服務範圍涵蓋舊金山灣區、北加州至內華達州，地理範圍廣闊，華人社區活躍。根據外交部安排，處長一職需承擔三大重任：
- 深化僑界聯繫：灣區有超過40萬台裔與華裔居民，許多僑團與宗教、教育、商業機構高度活躍。處長需在尊重多元聲音基礎上，積極整合資源，促進與主流社會的連結。
- 維繫台美關係前哨：灣區擁有矽谷、史丹佛、柏克萊等世界級科技與學術中心，辦事處需持續發展與地方政府、學界、智庫的關係，爭取台灣能見度。
- 強化僑務與領務服務：隨著數位化與自動化進程，領務服務也需升級轉型，伍志翔具備領事事務局背景，未來有望導入更多便民措施與科技應用。
不同於傳統政務官背景處長，伍志翔的領務實戰經驗與基層外交磨練，使他在面對複雜僑社與多層次外交場域時，展現出更細膩與務實的風格。
根據外交部公告，他將「以處長名義對外代表中華民國」，反映中華民國對外交事務名稱與制度上的精準設計，亦顯示中華民國對駐美工作的一貫重視與務實立場。
對於僑界而言，新任處長的到任，也象徵一段過渡期的結束。自賴銘琪今年6月任期屆滿返回國內後，該處處長一職懸缺數月，曾引發外界對人事延宕的討論。伍志翔的即將履新，正可望凝聚僑社共識，穩定外交節奏。
伍志翔的上任，不僅是一項外交體系內部正常晉升，也是一項帶有戰略意涵的任命。他肩負的不只是辦理護照、文件認證等基本任務，更要在地緣政治變動與國際科技競爭加劇的背景下，為台灣在灣區開創更多可能空間。
老中地方新聞將持續關注伍志翔處長的動向與施政重點，並透過紙本報導、網站專區與AI主播系列，帶給讀者第一手的灣區僑務與台美關係發展訊息。
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Wu Chih-Hsiang Appointed as New Director-General of TECO San Francisco: A Steady Hand to Lead Taiwan’s Interests in the Bay Area
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has officially appointed Mr. Wu Chih-Hsiang, Director of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, to serve as the new Director-General (Consul General) of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in San Francisco. The announcement was published internally by MOFA and approved by the Executive Yuan, taking effect upon Mr. Wu’s arrival at his post.
This appointment signals not only a continuation of Taiwan’s commitment to diplomatic stability and professionalism in the United States but also introduces an experienced and trusted senior diplomat to one of Taiwan’s most strategically important outposts.
Mr. Wu brings decades of practical experience in consular affairs and public diplomacy. He previously served as Director of MOFA’s Central Taiwan Office, where he coordinated a full range of consular services—including passport issuance, visa applications, document authentication, and overseas assistance—across Taiwan’s central region.
He has also represented the Ministry at public and private events hosted by local chambers of commerce, academic institutions, and civil society groups. His ability to blend policy promotion with practical implementation earned him praise from local leaders and foreign representatives alike.
With deep knowledge of the inner workings of both MOFA’s headquarters and regional offices, Mr. Wu is widely regarded as a balanced, pragmatic, and well-rounded senior diplomat.
The TECO office in San Francisco serves Northern California, Nevada, and several surrounding regions. It is one of Taiwan’s most important representations in the western United States, located in a region with a large and active Taiwanese and Chinese-American population.
As Director-General, Mr. Wu will be tasked with several key responsibilities:
- Enhancing Engagement with the Diaspora: The Bay Area is home to hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese and Chinese-Americans. Building trust and cooperation with local associations, religious groups, and entrepreneurs will be central to his mission.
- Strengthening Taiwan–U.S. Relations at the Local Level: The office maintains ties with Silicon Valley, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and city governments. Mr. Wu is expected to expand these relationships and raise Taiwan’s visibility in policy and innovation circles.
- Modernizing Consular Services: With his background in consular affairs, Mr. Wu is well-positioned to bring innovative, tech-driven improvements to the delivery of public services for overseas Taiwanese citizens.
Unlike political appointees, Mr. Wu’s career has been rooted in frontline diplomacy and service delivery. His appointment reflects a deliberate choice by MOFA to assign a skilled administrator and communicator to a post that requires both sensitivity and strength.
Importantly, MOFA clarified in its announcement that Mr. Wu will represent Taiwan externally under the title “Director-General”—a designation that respects international protocols while asserting Taiwan’s sovereign interests.
His appointment also marks the end of a leadership gap following the departure of former Director-General Ming-Chi Scott Lai in June 2025. Mr. Lai has since returned to Taiwan to serve as Deputy Director-General of the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Mr. Wu’s posting to San Francisco underscores MOFA’s strategic attention to the western United States, a region critical to Taiwan’s outreach to high-tech sectors, academic institutions, and diaspora networks. He is expected to be a unifying figure in the local community and a capable advocate for Taiwan’s global interests.
News for Chinese will continue to follow developments related to Director-General Wu’s tenure and provide updates across our print editions, website, and AI news platforms.
