President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to place space technology at the heart of Taiwan’s industrial development plans through enhanced academia-industry-government collaboration Sep. 14, underscoring the government’s commitment to cementing the country’s position in global supply chains.

On the afternoon of September 2, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 35th General Assembly of the Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO). In her remarks at the event, President Tsai emphasized that the COVID-19 pandemic is a global challenge that requires global cooperation, and said that Taiwan, as an indispensable part of international disease prevention efforts, will continue to do all it can to help manage the effects of the pandemic.

President Tsai Ing-wen lauded the achievements of Team Taiwan’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics delegation during a special event at the Presidential Office in Taipei City Sept. 1, spotlighting the government’s commitment to sporting excellence.

President Tsai Ing-wen opened the Ketagalan Forum: 2021 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue staged virtually Aug. 31 from Taipei City, reaffirming the government’s commitment to working with like-minded partners in advancing regional peace, prosperity and stability.

TaiwanPlus, an English-language video and news platform, was launched Aug. 30 in Taipei City as part of government efforts to share the country’s values and stories with the world, according to the Presidential Office.

President Tsai Ing-wen presented the Paralympic flag to Taiwan’s team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Aug. 21 in Taipei City, urging the athletes to go for gold and represent the country with courage and honor.

On the evening of August 19, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the 2021 Junior Chamber International (JCI) Asia-Pacific Conference via video. In her remarks, President Tsai expressed hope that, through its focus on personal development and social responsibility, JCI will inspire innovative ideas for a more sustainable future.

More public-private cooperation in enhancing global trade links, fast-tracking new energy development and promoting homebound investment is key to boosting Taiwan’s economic prospects post COVID-19, according to Vice President Lai Ching-te Aug. 18.

On the morning of August 12, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Jenny Bloomfield, the Australian Representative to Taiwan. In her remarks at the meeting, President Tsai stated that Taiwan and Australia are like-minded countries working together to maintain security and promote stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Vice President Lai Ching-te received American Institute in Taiwan Director Sandra Oudkirk Aug. 13 at the Presidential Office in Taipei City, vowing to take bilateral ties to new heights.