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Taiwan Lantern Festival underway in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Lantern Festival underway in Taoyuan

President Lai Ching-te said that the Taiwan Lantern Festival has always been a major boost to the tourism industry and has been described by foreign media as “Disneyland without roller coasters.”

Lai pledges to enhance Taiwan’s investment environmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Lai pledges to enhance Taiwan’s investment environment

President Lai Ching-te said Feb. 3 that the government is committed to promoting the Three Major Programs for Investing in Taiwan while sparing no effort to enhance the country’s investment environment.

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

On the night before Lunar New Year’s Eve, President Lai Ching-te wished his fellow citizens a happy Year of the Snake via video. In his recorded remarks, President Lai thanked Taiwan’s citizens for their hard work over the past year, helping Taiwan continue to progress and develop, as well as play an even more important role on the global stage.

President Lai presides over third meeting of National Climate Change CommitteePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai presides over third meeting of National Climate Change Committee

On the afternoon of January 23, President Lai Ching-te presided over the third meeting of the National Climate Change Committee. In his opening statement, the president indicated that members of the administration had put forward a draft proposal for the meeting which would set Taiwan’s new 2032 and 2035 emissions reduction targets of 32±2 percent and 38±2 percent, respectively, compared with 2005.

President Lai pledges to expand law enforcement in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai pledges to expand law enforcement in Taiwan

President Lai Ching-te said Jan. 20 during the first internal briefing of the year at the Ministry of the Interior National Police Agency that the government is working hard to crack down on criminal activity, ensure social order and protect people.

VP Hsiao reaffirms government commitment to AI developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Hsiao reaffirms government commitment to AI development

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Jan. 11 that the government is sparing no effort in developing artificial intelligence and related technological applications to ensure a more competitive future for Taiwan’s next generations.

President Lai launches southern Taiwan technology hub promotion planPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai launches southern Taiwan technology hub promotion plan

President Lai Ching-te said Jan. 3 that he is committed to building Taiwan into an artificial intelligence hub and achieving a balanced, resilient and healthy society.

President Lai delivers 2025 New Year’s AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai delivers 2025 New Year’s Address

On the morning of January 1, President Lai Ching-te delivered his 2025 New Year’s Address, titled “Bolstering National Strength through Democracy to Enter a New Global Landscape,” in the Reception Hall of the Presidential Office. President Lai stated that today’s Taiwan is receiving international recognition for its performance in many areas, among them democracy, technology, and economy. In this new year, he said, Taiwan must be united, and we must continue on the right course.

President Lai presides over second meeting of Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience CommitteePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai presides over second meeting of Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee

On the afternoon of December 26, President Lai Ching-te presided over the second meeting of the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee.

President Lai attends 2024 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai attends 2024 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony

On the afternoon of December 22, President Lai Ching-te attended the 2024 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony. In remarks, President Lai praised the winning teams for proposing innovative solutions in the areas of health promotion and digital and net-zero development.