President Tsai Ing-wen said April 2 that she hopes the U.K. will support Taiwan’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to build a closer bilateral partnership and make joint global contributions. Tsai made the remarks while meeting with a U.K. Labour Party delegation led by Lord Leong CBE, co-chair of […]
President Tsai vowed March 28 to continue working with the U.S. to enhance cooperation among democracies and jointly advance global security, stability and prosperity. Tsai made the remarks while receiving a bipartisan delegation led by Rep. Jack Bergman, chair of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations under the House Armed Services Committee, at the […]
President Tsai Ing-wen presided over ceremonies for the launch of Coast Guard Administration patrol vessel Taipei and the delivery of its sister ship Yunlin in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City March 9. Manufactured by CSBC Corp., Taiwan, the 4,000-ton vessels are the largest in the CGA fleet and are equipped with advanced medical facilities including operating […]
President Tsai Ing-wen said March 7 that Taiwan is committed to working with Estonia to deepen bilateral partnership and advance global democratic development. Tsai made the remarks while meeting with a delegation from the Riigikogu’s Taiwan friendship group led by Chair Kristo Enn Vaga at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. According to Tsai, Taiwan […]
President Tsai Ing-wen pledged Feb. 28 to continue promoting transitional justice and expanding dialogue so as to create a more open society for all in Taiwan. Tsai made the remarks during a ceremony in southern Taiwan’s Chiayi County to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the February 28 Incident. She took the opportunity to offer condolences […]
President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 25 that Taiwan is committed to deepening exchanges with the U.S. to jointly bolster the democratic alliance and advance global prosperity and development. The president made the remarks while meeting with a cross-party delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives’ Congressional Taiwan Caucus led by its co-chairs Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart […]
President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 1 that the government has upheld its commitment to maintaining the cross-strait status quo and safeguarding democracy and peace while reducing economic challenges for the public and expanding Taiwan’s reach on a global scale. Tsai made the remarks while delivering her New Year’s Day address at the Presidential Office in […]
President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 7 that Taiwan is committed to safeguarding its hard-earned democracy, freedom and respect for human rights while working to further entrench the rights of children at home and abroad. The government and members of civil society have joined forces to protect children and their rights via a sound legal framework, […]
President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 4 that the government will keep implementing policies in response to the aspirations of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples as it promotes ethnic reconciliation. Tsai made the remarks during the 20th meeting of the Presidential Office Indigenous Historical Justice and Transitional Justice Committee in Taipei City. Attendees included Vice President Lai Ching-te, […]
President Tsai Ing-wen answered a series of questions via a video interview Nov. 29 for DealBook Summit, an annual event hosted by The New York Times, focusing on the relationship between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan-U.S. ties and the country’s semiconductor prowess. According to Tsai, Taiwan is strengthening its defense capabilities and […]
