President Tsai Ing-wen said March 21 that the government is committed to working with academics and businesses to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
President Tsai Ing-wen said March 21 that the government is committed to working with academics and businesses to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
On the afternoon of March 15, President Tsai Ing-wen attended an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event and delivered remarks, in which she said that history teaches us that unity is key to overcoming obstacles, and that unity has indeed never been more important as we seek to overcome the challenges we face today.
On March 14, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a luncheon with members of the foreign diplomatic corps to celebrate International Women’s Day. In remarks at the event, President Tsai noted that Taiwan has been actively working with other like-minded countries to establish mechanisms to promote gender equality, and pointed to Taiwan Gender Equality Week as a key platform for highlighting our progress in empowering women.
On the evening of March 10, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2022 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan. In remarks, the president thanked our diplomatic allies and like-minded countries for strongly supporting Taiwan’s international participation through a variety of means.
On the evening of March 8, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Women’s Power Night reception, marking the opening of Taiwan Gender Equality Week 2022. In remarks at the event, President Tsai said that Taiwan stands at the forefront of efforts to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, and stated that Taiwan will continue to pursue broad engagement with like-minded nations and international organizations toward these goals.
In response to the recent flooding which has caused casualties and destruction in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, and which broke a century-old single day rainfall record in Brisbane, with another round of heavy rains forecast to arrive in the area, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said on March 7 that President Tsai Ing-wen expresses her sincere concern to the people and government of Australia, and sends her condolences to the victims and their families.
On the morning of March 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a senior bipartisan delegation sent by US President Joe Biden. In remarks, President Tsai reiterated Taiwan’s determination to defend ourselves and uphold our free and democratic way of life. She said that Taiwan, which stands on the front line of democracy, is not just a key partner, but also a trustworthy partner for those in the region.
On the morning of February 28, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the nation’s main memorial ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the 228 Incident. At the event, President Tsai presented a wreath of flowers in memory of the victims of the incident, and thanked the many survivors, family members, and civil society groups who have worked for years to spur government action, giving us their understanding, support, and advice.
On the morning of February 25, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a ceremony in Tainan to break ground on an expansion to a testing facility for domestically made advanced naval vessels.
President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 22 the government is committed to providing more resources and further advancing Taiwan’s R&D environment and capabilities to enhance scientific innovation.
