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Vice President Chen interviewed by BBC

In a videoconference interview for the BBC “Newsday” program on the morning of April 8, Vice President Chen Chien-jen shared Taiwan's experience fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and answered questions about international cooperation to fight the pandemic.

President Tsai attends videoconference with students from Minerva SchoolsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends videoconference with students from Minerva Schools

President Tsai Ing-wen attended a videoconference with 19 graduating students from the Minerva Schools at KGI (Keck Graduate Institute) on the morning of April 6. She shared Taiwan’s experiences in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak and encouraged students to face and take on challenges in this changing world.

President Tsai's address on COVID-19 cooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai's address on COVID-19 cooperation

On the morning of April 1, President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌), Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), Minister of Economic Affairs Shen Jong-Chin (沈榮津), and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), delivered remarks in the Entrance Hall of the Presidential Office Building.

Office of the President thanks US President Trump for signing TAIPEI Act into lawPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Office of the President thanks US President Trump for signing TAIPEI Act into law

The Office of the President expressed gratitude after US President Donald Trump signed the "Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019" into law on March 26 (US Eastern Daylight Time).

President Tsai issues remarks regarding government response to COVID-19 pandemicPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai issues remarks regarding government response to COVID-19 pandemic

On the afternoon of March 19, President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Vice President Chen Chien-jen, issued remarks in the Entrance Hall of the Presidential Office Building regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

President Tsai announces five proactive measures to boost Taiwan’s economic momentum and vitalityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai announces five proactive measures to boost Taiwan’s economic momentum and vitality

To address the economic impact of the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Tsai Ing-wen convened a high-level national security meeting at noon on March 12 attended by the premier, vice premier, heads of relevant cabinet agencies, the National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general, and a number of NSC advisors.

President Tsai meets American Institute in Taiwan Chairman James MoriartyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets American Institute in Taiwan Chairman James Moriarty

While meeting with AIT Chairman James Moriarty on the morning of March 5, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the US House of Representatives for passing the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act with 415 votes in favor and zero opposed, taking concrete action to support Taiwan's efforts to secure our diplomatic relations, participate in international organizations, and enhance Taiwan-US trade relations.

President Tsai meets Australian Representative to Taiwan Gary CowanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Australian Representative to Taiwan Gary Cowan

During a meeting with Australian Representative to Taiwan Gary Cowan on the morning of March 3, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Australian government for actively supporting Taiwan's international participation, particularly as we face the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) threat. Australia has spoken up for Taiwan at both the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board and the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), she said.

President Tsai attends 2020 International Mother Language Day: Indigenous Languages Development ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2020 International Mother Language Day: Indigenous Languages Development Conference

On the afternoon of February 22, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered remarks at the 2020 International Mother Language Day: the Indigenous Languages Development Conference.

President Tsai meets Randall Schriver, Chairman of Project 2049 Institute and former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security AffairsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Randall Schriver, Chairman of Project 2049 Institute and former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs

On the morning of February 20 President Tsai Ing-wen met with Randall Schriver, Chairman of the Project 2049 Institute and former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs.