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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.

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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.

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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.

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President Tsai delivers remarks at International Holocaust Remembrance Day event

On the afternoon of April 19, President Tsai Ing-wen attended an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event and delivered remarks, in which she said that Taiwan is working with our international partners to advance religious freedom, fight discrimination, promote gender equality, and advocate for human rights and democracy. The president also expressed hope that we can leave a better and more inclusive world to future generations.

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President Tsai vows to deepen ties with allies during official visit

President Tsai Ing-wen said April 6 that Taiwan is committed to deepening partnerships built upon the spirit of mutual support and shared values with its diplomatic allies.

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President Tsai issues remarks after visit to Guatemala and Belize

On the evening of April 7, President Tsai Ing-wen returned to Taiwan after the conclusion of her trip to Guatemala and Belize, and delivered remarks on her visit at Taoyuan International Airport. President Tsai thanked all involved in the trip for working together to help the international community see that pressure and threats only make Taiwan more united, and emphasized that Taiwan will neither yield to pressure nor let obstacles stop us from engaging with the world.