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President Tsai launches Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange

President Tsai Ing-wen launched the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange Aug. 7 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, pledging to assist local enterprises in turning the challenges of net-zero carbon emissions into business opportunities.

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President Tsai attends 20th anniversary of Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

On the morning of July 18, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 20th anniversary celebration for the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). In remarks, President Tsai stated that today is not just a celebration, it is also an appropriate time for all of us to reflect on the past, present, and future of democracy.

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President Tsai attends opening of 2023 World News Media Congress

On the morning of June 28, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening of the World News Media Congress 2023. In remarks, President Tsai stated that Taiwan has become home to many international media professionals, which is testament to Taiwan's efforts to safeguard media freedom and the right to free speech, and shows the world how deeply Taiwan values this important pillar of democracy.

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President Tsai meets delegation from CAPRI

On the morning of May 30, President Tsai Ing-wen met a delegation of members from the Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI). In remarks, President Tsai said that CAPRI, the first international think tank established in Taiwan, is a boost that Taiwan very much needs right now.

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President Tsai meets WHA action team

At noon on May 27, President Tsai Ing-wen met with members of Taiwan’s World Health Assembly (WHA) action team, praising the team members for uniting efforts at home and abroad to convey Taiwan’s message to the world. President Tsai said that the international community’s support for Taiwan is increasing, and that a record-high 12 allies and 13 like-minded countries voiced support for Taiwan this year.

President Tsai holds press conference to mark seven years in officePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai holds press conference to mark seven years in office

On the morning of May 20, President Tsai Ing-wen held a press conference titled “Seven years in office: redefining Taiwan, letting the world see Taiwan from a new perspective” to report back to her fellow citizens on the achievements of the last seven years. In remarks, the president said that her administration will continue to safeguard freedom and democracy and advance the well-being of our citizens, bringing happiness to the Taiwanese people and progress to the nation.

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President Tsai addresses Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2023

On May 15, at the invitation of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation (AoD), President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2023 via video.

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President Tsai meets Senator Risa Hontiveros of the Philippines

On the afternoon of May 12, President Tsai Ing-wen met at her official residence with a delegation led by Senator Risa Hontiveros of the Philippines. President Tsai thanked Senator Hontiveros for her longstanding support for Taiwan, and expressed hope that, based on our existing foundation, Taiwan and the Philippines can further enhance our partnership and create more opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.

President Tsai attends Women in Sports International Photo Awards ceremony and forum on sports diplomacyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Women in Sports International Photo Awards ceremony and forum on sports diplomacy

On the morning of May 5, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Women in Sports International Photo Awards ceremony and Sports Diplomacy: Taiwan-USA Collaboration on Building the Asia-Pacific Gender Equality in Sports Exchange Platform. In remarks, President Tsai pointed out that Taiwan and the United States share many values and that we are both working hard to make gender equality a reality.

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Registration for “Spend A Night @ Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building” now open

On the morning of April 21, the General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) held a press conference at the Presidential Office to officially announce that the “Spend A Night @ Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building” program is open for registration through June 30.