Firstly, as the Mayor of Taipei City and also the Honorary President of the Organizing Committee of the Asian Figure Skating Trophy 2012, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all the participating teams from the Asian region. My best wish to all Team Leaders, Coaches, Event Officials and skaters to have an outstanding performance and take home with the wonderful memories at the Taipei Annex Arena.

Taipei Multi-Functional Arena was established in year 2005, Taipei City Government and Chinese Taipei Skating Union has been organized International Skating Union (ISU) and Asian Skating Union (ASU) Events almost every year and all hosted successfully.

Asian Figure Skating Trophy 2012, which will be held at Taipei Annex Arena, from August 7th to 12th in Taipei City, it is the first time among the history to have the largest entries of competitors participating in this event and it will also be high standard competition. The Organizing Committee has arranged a half day free City Tour for all the guests from August 8th to 12th, to release their nervous from the daily training and the competition at the venue. Also to explore the Chinese Culture, beautiful sight views and delicious Taiwanese Cuisine in Taipei City with enjoyable mood.

Finally, I wish all the best luck in the competition and Thank you!