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President Tsai vows to spur development of cybersecurity technologiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to spur development of cybersecurity technologies

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 10 that Taiwan will keep fast-tracking the development of cybersecurity technologies while tackling related threats from foreign actors.

President Tsai lights Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiecePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai lights Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiece

President Tsai Ing-wen officially lit the centerpiece of the Taiwan Lantern Festival Feb. 5 in Taipei City and announced that the country is prepared to welcome more tourists from around the world.

President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2023 World Day of Peace messagePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2023 World Day of Peace message

President Tsai Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 56th World Day of Peace.

President Tsai’s remarks for Lunar New YearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s remarks for Lunar New Year

On the night before Lunar New Year’s eve, President Tsai Ing-wen wished a safe and happy New Year via video to her fellow citizens and friends around the world.

President Tsai delivers 2023 New Year’s AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers 2023 New Year’s Address

After attending the New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her 2023 New Year’s Address in the Reception Hall of the Presidential Office. President Tsai announced that the government has designated four major goals for the coming year: caring for the public welfare, maintaining our economic momentum, safeguarding our national security, and fulfilling our responsibilities toward the region. The president said that we must remain united and combine our strengths so

Presidential Office thanks Biden administration for announcing its eighth military sale to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office thanks Biden administration for announcing its eighth military sale to Taiwan

In response to the United States government’s December 28 (US EST) announcement that Congress has been notified of the sale of approximately US$180 million of Volcano anti-tank systems to Taiwan, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said that the Presidential Office is grateful to the US government for continuing to fulfill its security commitments to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

President Tsai unveils Taiwan conscription reformPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai unveils Taiwan conscription reform

President Tsai Ing-wen held a press conference Dec. 27 at the Presidential Office to announce a new conscription plan that will extend the country’s obligatory military service period for males from four months to one year.

Tsai welcomes Team Taiwan’s WorldSkills competitors to Presidential OfficePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai welcomes Team Taiwan’s WorldSkills competitors to Presidential Office

President Tsai Ing-wen lauded the achievements of Team Taiwan’s delegation to the 2022 WorldSkills Competition during a special event at the Presidential Office in Taipei City Dec. 12, spotlighting the government’s commitment to cultivating professional excellence.

President Tsai will continue advancement of human rights, transitional justicePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai will continue advancement of human rights, transitional justice

President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 10 that Taiwan is committed to safeguarding human rights and promoting transitional justice to redress past judicial wrongs and maintain a democratic way of life.

President Tsai addresses 2022 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses 2022 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony

On December 10, Human Rights Day, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the 2022 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony via video at the invitation of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. President Tsai commended this year’s award winner, the US-registered non-governmental organization Fortify Rights, for their persistent efforts to raise awareness in the international community of the conditions faced by the Rohingya people.