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President Tsai meets World Medical Association President EnabulelePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets World Medical Association President Enabulele

On the afternoon of December 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by World Medical Association (WMA) President Osahon Enabulele. In remarks, President Tsai thanked the WMA for its longstanding international advocacy in support of Taiwan and our World Health Organization (WHO) participation.

2022 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting delegation press conferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2022 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting delegation press conference

On the morning of November 21, the Presidential Office held a press conference for our delegation to the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) upon its return to Taiwan.

APEC Leader's Representative Morris Chang holds international press conferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC Leader's Representative Morris Chang holds international press conference

This year's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM), hosted by Thailand, concluded at noon on November 19 (Taipei time). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder and Leader's Representative Dr. Morris Chang participated in the full meeting and conveyed Taiwan's ideas and positions, successfully completing his mission for the AELM.

APEC envoy Morris Chang delivers remarks before departing for 2022 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in ThailandPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC envoy Morris Chang delivers remarks before departing for 2022 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Thailand

On the afternoon of November 17, ahead of his departure for Thailand to attend the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) on November 18 and 19 in Bangkok, APEC Leader's Representative Dr. Morris Chang delivered remarks on his trip. Dr. Chang said that he hopes to accomplish the tasks given to him by President Tsai Ing-wen, stated that he will use the opportunities presented by the trip to exchange views with other leaders at the meeting, and expressed hope for a productive AELM.

President Tsai meets delegation led by Lions Clubs International President Brian SheehanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation led by Lions Clubs International President Brian Sheehan

On the morning of November 16, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Lions Clubs International (LCI) President Brian Sheehan. In remarks, President Tsai expressed hope that under Mr. Sheehan's leadership, Lions Club members in Taiwan and LCI will engage in closer exchanges and cooperation to serve Taiwan and the global community.

President Tsai meets 2022 Taipei Security Dialogue participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets 2022 Taipei Security Dialogue participants

On the morning of November 3, President Tsai Ing-wen met with participants in the 2022 Taipei Security Dialogue, hosted by the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR). President Tsai said that INDSR was founded four years ago as a national-level defense think tank to give us a more comprehensive grasp of changes in the strategic landscape and to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and exchanges between Taiwan and other countries in the region.

President Tsai meets winners of 2022 Golden Merchant AwardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets winners of 2022 Golden Merchant Awards

On the morning of October 28, President Tsai Ing-wen met with the winners of the 2022 Golden Merchant Awards, which were this year given to Taiwan’s outstanding entrepreneurs, foreign commerce agencies, foreign firms, traditional stores, and Taiwanese pastry shops.

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President Tsai meets cross-party Indonesian parliamentary delegation

On the morning of October 25, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by the co-chairs of the cross-party Taiwan caucus of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat, DPR). During the meeting, President Tsai noted that over the past six years Taiwan and Indonesia have signed 20 memorandums of understanding, as we continue to enhance exchanges in a wide range of fields.

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President Tsai addresses opening of WMD Global Assembly

On the morning of October 25, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the opening of the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy (WMD). In remarks, President Tsai stated that democracy is more than a fundamental value that unites the people of Taiwan; it is also a critical asset in addressing major challenges.

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President Tsai meets WMD Global Assembly participants

On the morning of October 24, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a joint delegation of participants in the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy (WMD). In remarks, President Tsai said that only when democracies stand in solidarity, can they effectively counter the challenges posed by authoritarian regimes. The president expressed hope that through this assembly, we can continue to promote unity and cooperation among democracies to bolster global efforts toward democratic developm