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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

Presidential Office welcomes World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office welcomes World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly to Taiwan

On October 23, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said that the Presidential Office sincerely welcomes our international friends coming to attend the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy (WMD), which will be held in Taiwan from October 25 to 27. President Tsai Ing-wen will meet with a joint delegation of assembly attendees at the Presidential Office on the morning of October 24, and will attend the assembly's opening ceremony in Taipei on the morning of Octob

President Tsai names TSMC founder Morris Chang as 2022 APEC envoyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai names TSMC founder Morris Chang as 2022 APEC envoy

The 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) hosted by Thailand will be held on November 18 to 19 in Bangkok, and will convene in person for the first time in three years. On the morning of October 20, after meeting with our national delegation to the 2022 AELM at the Presidential Office, President Tsai Ing-wen announced that she will for the fifth time invite Dr. Morris Chang (張忠謀), founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), to act as her representative to attend the 2022 A

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President Tsai delivers 2022 National Day Address

President Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 111th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address titled “Island of Resilience: A Better Taiwan for the World.”

President Tsai addresses opening of 2022 Yushan ForumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses opening of 2022 Yushan Forum

On the morning of October 7, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the opening of the 2022 Yushan Forum. President Tsai said that through the New Southbound Policy, which is at the center of Taiwan’s Indo-Pacific strategy, we are working to bolster our security and economic ties with partners across the region. She added that as we enter the post-pandemic era, the New Southbound Policy will also be Taiwan’s pivotal regional policy for Asia.

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President Tsai meets 2022 Yushan Forum participants

On the morning of October 6, President Tsai Ing-wen met with participants in the 2022 Yushan Forum. Noting that Taiwan, on the frontlines of the defense of democracy, is willing and able to share our experiences with the world, President Tsai expressed hope to work with more democratic partners to enhance the resilience of our democratic alliance. The president also said Taiwan will seek to strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries, building on the solid foundation already in place to en

President Tsai attends press conference marking the launch of the TaiwanPlus TV channelPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends press conference marking the launch of the TaiwanPlus TV channel

On the morning of October 3, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a press conference marking the launch of the TaiwanPlus TV channel. In remarks, President Tsai noted that there have been many important developments in Taiwan that are worth sharing with the international community. The president stated that Taiwan has a unique geostrategic position and a unique international situation. She added that TaiwanPlus will share Taiwanese perspectives and make our voice heard in the international community.

President Tsai attends the 22nd APAGE & TAMIG Annual CongressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends the 22nd APAGE & TAMIG Annual Congress

On the afternoon of October 1, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 22nd Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Association for Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (APAGE) and the Taiwan Association for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (TAMIG).

President Tsai attends WTCC board of directors and supervisors meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends WTCC board of directors and supervisors meeting

On the morning of September 28, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the third session of the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (WTCC) 28th board of directors and supervisors meeting in Kaohsiung.

President Tsai attends Presidential Hackathon awards ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony

On the afternoon of September 25, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2022 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony. In remarks, the president noted that after a number of Presidential Hackathons, many ideas from competition proposals are now being implemented in government policies. President Tsai said that this has created a cycle of progress and increased the number of people participating in and following public affairs, adding a creative spark to public policies. Stating that Taiwan is a dive