President Tsai Ing-wen said July 25 the government’s promotion of scientific research will drive national development for the country’s future generations.

In response to the United States government’s announcement that it had notified Congress on July 15 (US EST) of the sale to Taiwan of US$108 million in spare and repair parts for tanks and combat vehicles as well as technical and logistical support, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) today (July 16) once again expressed sincere thanks to the US government for continuing to recognize the great importance of Taiwan’s defense needs and fulfilling its security commitments to Taiwan.

President Tsai Ing-wen attended a memorial exhibition in honor of the late glove puppetry master Huang Wen-tse at the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute July 5 in New Taipei City, vowing to continue promoting and preserving the folk art for the generations to come.

President Tsai Ing-wen presented the national flag to Team Taiwan for the 2022 World Games June 27 in Taipei City, urging the athletes to go for gold while representing the country with passion and pride.

On the morning of June 24, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening of the 32nd International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA).

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 22 that the government is committed to strengthening ties with the democratic world on the back of enhanced trade in food items.

On June 10, at the invitation of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation (AoD), President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2022 via video, delivering a speech titled “Taiwan: An Integral Partner of the Global Democratic Alliance.”

In response to the United States government’s June 8 (US EST) announcement that it had notified Congress of the sale to Taiwan of US$120 million in parts and equipment for naval vessels as well as related technical assistance, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) today (June 9) said that the government of Taiwan is sincerely grateful that the US government continues to uphold its security commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

On the morning of May 31, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by United States Senator Tammy Duckworth. In remarks, President Tsai stated that Taiwan and the US are key economic and security partners in the Indo-Pacific region, and emphasized that Taiwan will continue to express willingness to participate in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework put forward by the US government.

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 16 that attracting more overseas investment in Taiwan remains a central plank in the government’s policy of strengthening the country’s economic competitiveness.