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Office of the President announces national security staff reorganizationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Office of the President announces national security staff reorganization

The Office of the President held a press conference on the evening of February 19 to address changes to the national security team, with Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) explaining the new personnel arrangements.

VP Lai reaffirms commitment to domestic COVID-19 vaccine development

Vice President Lai Ching-te applauded local biomedical companies Feb. 17 for their relentless efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines, spotlighting how Taiwan Can Help safeguard global health and well-being.

Dual-track approach aims to ensure enough vaccines: TsaiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Dual-track approach aims to ensure enough vaccines: Tsai

President Tsai Ing-wen says the government is taking a dual-track approach to ensuring that Taiwan has enough vaccines to combat COVID-19. Tsai was speaking Thursday while meeting with health care workers and winners of the biotech medical care quality award.

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

On the night before Lunar New Year’s eve, President Tsai Ing-wen recorded a video wishing a happy and successful New Year to her fellow citizens and friends around the world.

President Tsai convenes high-level national security meeting ahead of the Lunar New YearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai convenes high-level national security meeting ahead of the Lunar New Year

On the morning of February 9, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered remarks in the Entrance Hall of the Presidential Office Building on Taiwan's response to the global pandemic and other regional and international issues covered in a high-level national security meeting convened earlier that morning.

President Tsai vows to make Taiwan integral part of green global supply chainsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to make Taiwan integral part of green global supply chains

President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to keep green energy at the heart of Taiwan’s development plans Jan. 21, underscoring the government’s commitment to combating climate change and cementing Taiwan’s position in global supply chains.

President Tsai sends condolences to Indonesia following Sulawesi earthquakePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai sends condolences to Indonesia following Sulawesi earthquake

In response to the magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia on the early morning of January 15 (Taipei time), Presidential Office Spokesperson Chang said that after learning of the event, President Tsai Ing-wen directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to relay the sincere concerns of the government and people of Taiwan to Indonesia, and to convey our condolences to the people affected by the disaster as well as their families.

President Tsai meets with US Ambassador to UN Kelly Craft via videoconferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets with US Ambassador to UN Kelly Craft via videoconference

President Tsai Ing-wen met with US Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft via videoconference on the morning of January 14. The president thanked the United States and Ambassador Craft for their staunch support for Taiwan.

Presidential Office congratulates Democratic Party candidate Biden on his election as US presidentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office congratulates Democratic Party candidate Biden on his election as US president

The US Congress certified the results of the recent presidential election on January 7 (US EST), confirming Democratic Party candidates Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris as president-elect and vice president-elect of the United States.

President Tsai delivers 2021 New Year's AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers 2021 New Year's Address

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her 2021 New Year's Address on the morning of January 1 in the Entrance Hall of the Presidential Office Building.