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President Tsai looks to strengthen Taiwan’s position in global supply chainsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai looks to strengthen Taiwan’s position in global supply chains

President Tsai Ing-wen promised March 2 to leave no stone unturned in strengthening Taiwan’s economic competitiveness, underscoring government commitment to cementing the country’s position in global supply chains.

President Tsai pledges support for Taiwan pineapple growersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai pledges support for Taiwan pineapple growers

President Tsai Ing-wen pledged Feb. 28 to support Taiwan pineapple growers following a surprise ban on imports of the local fruit by China, underscoring the government’s commitment to diversifying the country’s export market.

President Tsai attends 2021 International Mother Language Day: Indigenous Languages Revitalization Awards Ceremony and Development ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2021 International Mother Language Day: Indigenous Languages Revitalization Awards Ceremony and Development Conference

On the afternoon of February 20, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered remarks at the 2021 International Mother Language Day: Indigenous Languages Revitalization Awards Ceremony and Development Conference.

President Tsai reiterates government commitment to green energy developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai reiterates government commitment to green energy development

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 23 that the government is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to promote green energy with the goal of strengthening Taiwan’s global competitiveness while achieving sustainable development.

VP Lai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Lai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable development

Vice President Lai Ching-te reiterated the government’s commitment to sustainable development Feb. 19, underscoring how Taiwan Can Help combat climate change while cementing the country’s position in the global economy.

President Tsai lauds Taiwan’s biomedical prowessPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai lauds Taiwan’s biomedical prowess

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 18 that Taiwan’s biotechnology and medical care industries are playing a critical role in safeguarding global health while spurring the country’s economic development.

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.

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.

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.

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.