Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray brought star power and inspiration to the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at the Taiwan Expo 2025, held at the SMX Convention Center from September 17 to 19.
After a quick tour with Mr. Simon Wang, President and CEO of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and Fu Bear, the Taiwan Excellence mascot, Gray joined the press conference to mark the official launch of the pavilion. She later hosted a free meet-and-greet and live autograph signing session that drew a huge crowd of fans and visitors.
“It is such an honor to be here today at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion. Witnessing these innovative solutions from Taiwan inspires me in looking forward to a better tomorrow. I hope that Filipinos will seize every opportunity that’s available to them here at the pavilion, and that we all take home the empowering spirit from seeing a brighter future together as Taiwan and the Philippines,” Gray shared during her remarks.
The beauty queen also joined the lively Gimme Five Parade, visiting booths that showcased a wide range of Taiwanese industries, from sustainable technology and advanced medical devices to smart fitness and leisure products.
Key representatives also underscored Taiwan’s vision for innovation and global collaboration.
Mr. Wang said: “On behalf of TAITRA, we are proud to bring Taiwan’s spirit of innovation and excellence to the Philippines through the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion. All these products combine smart design, advanced technology, and practicality, highlighting that Taiwan is really committed to creating solutions that improve lives while setting high standards of quality.”
Ms. Josephine Shun, Director of the Economic Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines, added: “The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion embodies our belief in Taiwan that innovation must serve humanity by creating sustainable, meaningful improvements to daily living. We, at TECO, are proud to support the Pavilion by bringing together Taiwan’s most outstanding brands on a global stage.”
The pavilion features Taiwan Excellence-awarded brands such as Apacer, ApexBio, Atunas Sports, Chimei Motor Electronics, CyberTAN, Heartway Medical, HEPTY, InWin Development Inc., LUFTQI, MacroHI, Team Group, Transcend, Vinxper, WebComm Technology, Yee Jee Technology, and Zyxel Networks.
Organized into three themes — Comfortable Life, Smart City, and Greener Future — the exhibits highlight Taiwan’s mission to create innovative solutions for better living. Beyond the displays, visitors also enjoyed interactive activities, product demos, and photo opportunities with Fu Bear.
The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion remains open until September 19, offering visitors the chance to explore pioneering Taiwanese products and discover business collaboration opportunities with industry leaders. For updates, visit facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph
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