Taiwanese businesses, families, students, and politicians marched in downtown Manhattan, New York, to support Taiwan's UN participation on Saturday. The 80th UN General Assembly convened at its headquarters earlier last week, in which Taiwan has not been included since 1971.

The parade, led by legislators Wang Cheng-hsu (王正旭), Mai Yu-zhen (麥玉珍), and Lai Hui-yuan (賴惠員), the parade passed through 42nd Street and Bryant Park, arriving at the plaza in front of the New York Public Library. As they have for many years, Taiwanese communities from New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., and elsewhere traveled in to participate. Paradegoers chanted slogans such as "UN for Taiwan" and "Keep Taiwan Free," drawing applause and cheers from international tourists and New Yorkers along the route.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York Director Tom Chih-Chiang Lee (李志強) spoke to attendees in front of the New York Public Library, emphasizing that he stood up to bring awareness to the the UN’s unfair treatment of Taiwan, and advocate for it becoming a member.

Before the parade, the Taiwanese legislators also met with U.S. Congress members and representatives of allied nations at a Taiwan promotional campaign in the UN plaza. This year's slogan is "Chip in with Taiwan," highlighting Taiwan's chip technology strength. In addition to advertising on promotional vehicles and taxi screens, Taiwanese business groups also sponsored a giant advertisement in Times Square.

Legislator Mai underscored that differing ideas and perspectives can be communicated simply through different methods. She stated that the Taiwanese in New York are appealing to the United Nations, hoping that their voices will be heard and that everyone can work together globally.