To mark International Mother Language Day on February 21, President Tsai Ing-wen was interviewed on the International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT) We Love Hakka program. During the interview, President Tsai shared her own experience learning Hakka and discussed the importance of preserving mother languages, encouraging everyone to speak their mother languages and promote their use in Taiwan.
President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 21 that the government is committed to advancing Taiwan’s smart machinery sector through expanded public-private cooperation.
President Tsai Ing-wen officially lit up the centerpiece of the Taiwan Lantern Festival Feb. 15 in the southern city of Kaohsiung while taking the opportunity to express appreciation for like-minded partners' support during the pandemic.
On the afternoon of February 15, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Dr. Edwin Feulner, founder and former president of the Heritage Foundation. During the meeting, President Tsai noted that the Heritage Foundation had once again ranked Taiwan sixth in its Index of Economic Freedom, and highlighted Taiwan’s desire to engage more actively in regional economic integration, as part of which we are seeking to join the CPTPP.
President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 10 that the government is committed to advancing Taiwan’s information and communication technology sector through expanded public-private cooperation.
After the United States government notified Congress of a US$100 million Patriot missile equipment and services package sale to Taiwan on February 7, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) today (February 8) thanked the US government for once again taking concrete action to fulfil its security commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.
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 Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 55th World Day of Peace.
President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 17 that more public-private cooperation in strengthening the competitiveness of Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry is key to boosting the country’s economic prospects post COVID-19.
President Tsai Ing-wen launched the country’s first squadrons of minelayers Jan. 14 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, reaffirming the government’s commitment to safeguarding Taiwan’s territorial waters.
