DPP lawmaker to throw first pitch at Dodgers versus Mets game in New York

The New York Mets are to host their annual Taiwanese Heritage Day at Citi Field today, Taiwan time, with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus chief executive Tsai Chi-chang (蔡其昌) set to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Asked about his upcoming appearance at Citi Field, Tsai said he hopes the event would help showcase Taiwan to the world and give him a chance to meet with Taiwanese expatriates, businesspeople and fans.The DPP official, who is leading a delegation to the US this week to meet with US officials, lawmakers and think tanks, is also scheduled to meet with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred before returning to Taiwan tomorrow. Chinese Professional Baseball League commissioner and Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip Tsai Chi-chang