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Taiwan celebrates International Day of the Girl ChildPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan celebrates International Day of the Girl Child

Taiwan celebrated International Day of the Girl Child and Taiwan Girls Day Oct. 11, highlighting government efforts to promote gender equality and advance women’s empowerment.

President Lai delivers 2024 National Day AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai delivers 2024 National Day Address

President Lai Ching-te on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 113th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address titled “Taiwan Together for Our Shared Dream.”

President Lai receives congratulations from foreign guests attending 2024 National Day celebrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai receives congratulations from foreign guests attending 2024 National Day celebration

On the morning of October 10 at the Presidential Office Building, President Lai Ching-te and the First Lady, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, received congratulations from members of the foreign diplomatic corps and foreign organizations stationed in Taiwan, as well as guests from around the world attending the 2024 National Day Celebration of the Republic of China.

President Lai receives 47th Worldskills Competition teamPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai receives 47th Worldskills Competition team

President Lai Ching-te is committed to continued investment in vocational education to cultivate capable personnel, the Presidential Office said.

President Lai meets 2025-2026 Rotary International President-elect Mário César Martins de CamargoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai meets 2025-2026 Rotary International President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo

On the morning of August 28, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Mário César Martins de Camargo, president-elect of Rotary International for the year 2025-2026. In remarks, President Lai mentioned that in June 2026, the Rotary International Convention will once again be held in Taiwan. He thanked the leadership of Rotary International for their support and Taiwan Rotary members for their efforts in obtaining the privilege of hosting the convention and giving Taiwan the opportunit

VP Hsiao praises Taiwan NGO achievementsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Hsiao praises Taiwan NGO achievements

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim praised Taiwan nongovernmental organizations’ achievements Aug. 23 and said she hopes that the country’s friendship and diversity values will continue to spread across the international community to make the world a better place.

President Lai meets 2024 Ketagalan Forum international participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai meets 2024 Ketagalan Forum international participants

On the morning of August 22, President Lai Ching-te met with international participants from the Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Lai thanked the distinguished guests once again for traveling from all over the world to attend, demonstrating collective strength and resolve in protecting, cherishing, and further entrenching democracy.

Vice President Hsiao speaks at Asia Pacific Internet Governance ForumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice President Hsiao speaks at Asia Pacific Internet Governance Forum

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said that Taiwan would continue to utilize technology to solve social problems and establish a more comprehensive, inclusive and pioneering digital governance model.

President Lai attends opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security DialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai attends opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue

On the morning of August 21, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Lai stated that in recent years, authoritarianism has grown and is becoming more aggressive, and is now a challenge at the global level.

VP Hsiao emphasizes need for global ecological conservationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Hsiao emphasizes need for global ecological conservation

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim Aug. 8 stressed the importance of feline repopulation and pledged that Taiwan is committed to conservation of ecology and wildlife.