On the morning of August 5, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Lai stated that Taiwan holds a key position on the first island chain, making it a keystone of Indo-Pacific peace and stability.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reiterated the government’s commitment to shaping a democratic, inclusive, innovative and safe Taiwan while safeguarding regional stability and the country’s global partnerships.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim received the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce delegation at the Presidential Office July 10 in Taipei City, anticipating its continued contributions to the rise of Taiwan visibility on the international stage.

On the afternoon of July 1, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum (TIOF). In remarks, President Lai noted that the people of Taiwan will continue to work with democratic partners throughout the world in a maritime spirit of freedom and openness to contribute to ocean governance and jointly ensure maritime security.

President Lai Ching-te received Taiwan overseas volunteer youth teams at the Presidential Office June 17 in Taipei City, commending their commitment to promoting the country on the global stage.

On the morning of May 20, President Lai Ching-te delivered an address on the first anniversary of his taking office. In his address, the president stated that the Taiwan of today is a Taiwan of the world, and whether it is global technological development, divisions of labor within international supply chains, worldwide economic and trade exchanges, or regional security matters, Taiwan plays a pivotal and indispensable role.

President Lai Ching-te said developing space technology is a national policy that enhances national security and citizens’ welfare during his May 15 visit to the Taiwan Space Agency in the northern city of Hsinchu.

On the morning of April 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. In remarks, President Lai thanked the government of New Zealand for reiterating the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait on multiple occasions since last year. He also stated that this year, the Taiwan-New Zealand economic cooperation agreement (ANZTEC) is being implemented in its complete form.

President Lai urged the commercial and industrial sectors to collaborate with the government to ensure the country’s continued development.

On the afternoon of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with participants in the 2025 Yushan Forum. In remarks, President Lai thanked the guests for gathering here in Taiwan and discussing ways to enhance regional cooperation, demonstrating that our democratic allies and friends are standing together as we take on the challenges of a new world and a new era. The president reiterated that Taiwan will continue to engage with the world, and we welcome the world to come closer to Taiwan.