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.

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.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim encouraged attendees to use their creativity and innovation to promote human welfare in her speech at the 2024 International Exhibition of Young Inventors Aug. 3 in Taipei City.

On the afternoon of July 30, President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech titled “Taiwan’s Global Vision” at the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) in Taipei. In remarks, President Lai thanked the largest ever multinational legislative delegation for demonstrating their nations’ consideration and support for Taiwan. The president emphasized that as Taiwan stands on the frontline of the democratic world, we are determined to defend our democracy, and we are firmly comm

In response to the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China’s (IPAC) unanimous passage of a resolution at its annual summit in Taipei on distortion of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 by representatives of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), used to restrict Taiwan’s international space, Presidential Office Spokesperson Wen Lii (李問) on July 30 extended sincere thanks to IPAC and partners worldwide that support freedom, democracy, and peace for sending a message of unity amon

On the morning of July 18, President Lai Ching-te met with international and Taiwanese members of the organizing committee for the 2024 Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Congress.

On the morning of July 8, President Lai Ching-te presented Taiwan Employment Gold Cards and met with outstanding card holders. In remarks, President Lai noted that we are marking a milestone, as there are now more than 10,000 Employment Gold Cards issued. He welcomed talent from around the world to come to Taiwan and work with us, saying that we aim to increase Taiwan’s international competitiveness and make it an attractive destination for international professionals to work and live.

On the morning of June 25, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), a body established by the US Congress. In remarks, President Lai thanked the members of the United States executive and legislative branches for visiting Taiwan and for conveying the message that the US stands with Taiwan.

On the morning of June 20, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) 2024. In remarks, President Lai stated that one goal of his administration is to create an even healthier Taiwan and that we will continue to strengthen our capabilities in medicine and public health to enhance health for all and help make the world a better place.

On the morning of June 19, President Lai Ching-te held a press conference marking his first month in office titled “Building Trust through Policy Initiatives: A New Taiwan for an Era of Innovation” to announce the establishment of three committees at the Presidential Office: the National Climate Change Response Committee, National Whole-of-Society Resilience Committee, and Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee.