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President Tsai attends 2019 International Forum on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Drug CrimesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2019 International Forum on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Drug Crimes

While attending the 2019 International Forum on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Drug Crimes on the morning of September 4, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that in the future, we will continue to sign agreements on mutual judicial assistance, police cooperation, and joint crime-fighting with countries around the world.

President Tsai meets cross-strait relations research group from University of Tokyo led by Professor Yasuhiro MatsudaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets cross-strait relations research group from University of Tokyo led by Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the University of Tokyo's cross-strait relations research group led by Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda on the morning of September 3. In her remarks, the president stated that Taiwan is able and willing to comply with high-standard international rules and practices, and expressed hope that Taiwan will be able to participate in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to strengthen cooperation with Japan and con

President Tsai addresses American Legion National ConventionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses American Legion National Convention

President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the 101st American Legion National Convention held in Indianapolis via a recorded video message Aug. 28, pledging to continue working with the U.S. and other like-minded partners in defending freedom and democracy.

President Tsai meets Mississippi Governor Phil BryantPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant on the morning of August 27. She stated that in addition to the longstanding friendship between Taiwan and Mississippi, we share close commercial ties. The president also looked forward to further strengthening our commercial ties, as well as cultural and educational exchanges.

President Tsai’s video address to the 101st American Legion National ConventionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s video address to the 101st American Legion National Convention

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a major speech via video before the 101st American Legion National Convention on the afternoon of August 27 Indiana time (early morning of August 28 Taipei time).

President Tsai meets foreign participants from the 2019 Ketagalan Forum Asia-Pacific Security DialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets foreign participants from the 2019 Ketagalan Forum Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue

At her meeting with foreign participants from the 2019 Ketagalan Forum Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue on the morning of August 21, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that Taiwan has avoided provoking China, but we will resolutely safeguard our national sovereignty and people's rights. Taiwan is willing and able to strengthen our cooperation with Indo-Pacific countries, to make more contributions to regional peace and stability.

Tsai opens Ketagalan Forum: 2019 Asia-Pacific Security DialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai opens Ketagalan Forum: 2019 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue

President Tsai Ing-wen opened the Ketagalan Forum: 2019 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue Aug. 20 in Taipei City, reaffirming the government’s commitment to working with like-minded partners in advancing regional peace, prosperity and stability.

President Tsai meets Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Youth Division Director Hajime SasakiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Youth Division Director Hajime Sasaki

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Youth Division Director Hajime Sasaki on the morning of August 20. At the meeting, President Tsai emphasized that Taiwan and Japan have long adhered to the values of democracy and freedom.

President Tsai meets former Minister for Defense of Australia Christopher PynePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets former Minister for Defense of Australia Christopher Pyne

President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Minister for Defense of Australia Christopher Pyne on the morning of August 19, and expressed our gratitude for the Australian government's support of our international participation. She also stated that Taiwan can further deepen our partnership with Australia, working together to make a real difference in the Indo-Pacific.

President Tsai meets US-Taiwan Business Council Chairman Michael SplinterPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets US-Taiwan Business Council Chairman Michael Splinter

President Tsai Ing-wen met with US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) Chairman Michael Splinter on the morning of August 15. She expressed hope that the USTBC can help Taiwan convey how truly committed we are to starting bilateral trade negotiations with the United States as soon as possible, and continue to strengthen our trade partnership.