Kuomintang presidential candidate and current New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi concluded his 8-day visit to the US, aimed at strengthening relations between the Kuomintang and traditional overseas Chinese associations, discussing Taiwan's technological transformation, and rallying support for his campaign. At the 2023 Silicon Valley High-Tech Forum, Hou discussed the prospects of US-Taiwan technology cooperation with California Assemblyman Evan Low, Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, Fremont City Councilmember Yang Shao, and tech and venture capital professionals. Hou advocated for diversifying Taiwan's high-tech industry to reduce investment risks in mainland China, citing TSMC's investments in the US, Europe, and Japan as examples. He also encouraged Taiwanese entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley to bring industries like AI and smart transportation systems back to Taiwan, particularly to New Taipei City.

Taiwanese in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, are closely monitoring the upcoming 16th presidential election in Taiwan, set for January 13 next year. The election is significant as it marks the eighth direct election of the president and vice president since Taiwan's democratization. The Taiwanese community in Los Angeles, which includes around 45,000 residents and over a thousand students, is deeply engaged in cultural and economic exchanges with Taiwan. The current presidential candidates from major parties include Democratic Progressive Party Chair and current Vice President Lai Ching-te, Kuomintang nominee and current New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi, and former Taipei City Mayor and Taiwan People's Party Chair Ko Wen-je. Other potential candidates include Terry Gou, founder of Foxconn, and James Soong of the People First Party. Taiwan's political landscape has evolved over decades from an authoritarian regime to a democratic multiparty system, with the Democratic Progressive Party and the Kuomintang being the two main parties. The Taiwanese community in Los Angeles expresses diverse opinions on the candidates, with some supporting the incumbent party for its reforms, including the legalization of same-sex marriage, while others seek change and are concerned about national security and Taiwan's international relations. The increasing military threats from China, including military exercises and cyberattacks, have heightened concerns about Taiwan's security among the Taiwanese diaspora, who remain actively involved in the election process despite challenges such as the lack of absentee voting.