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Vice President Chen takes part in videoconference with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice President Chen takes part in videoconference with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Speaking from the Presidential Office yesterday evening, Vice President Chen Chien-jen participated in a videoconference at the invitation of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined by Bloomberg School Dean Ellen J. MacKenzie and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Taipei Office Director Brent Christensen.

President Tsai pens Time magazine article sharing Taiwan’s COVID-19 prevention experience, calls for international cooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai pens Time magazine article sharing Taiwan’s COVID-19 prevention experience, calls for international cooperation

Responding to an invitation from TIME magazine, President Tsai Ing-wen penned an article entitled “Taiwan: How My Country Prevented a Major Outbreak of COVID-19” to share Taiwan’s success in preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with the international community.

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Vice President Chen interviewed by The New York Times

Vice President Chen Chien-jen was recently interviewed by The New York Times and responded to questions regarding issues such as Taiwan’s efforts to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), international cooperation to fight the pandemic, and Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). The New York Times published segments of the interview on April 22.

Vice President Chen interviewed by The Daily TelegraphPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice President Chen interviewed by The Daily Telegraph

Vice President Chen Chien-jen was recently interviewed by The Daily Telegraph, and responded to questions regarding issues such as Taiwan’s experiences in fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, disease prevention strategies, the impact of Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Organization (WHO), and international cooperation to fight the pandemic.

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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.

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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.