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Tsai touts Taiwan’s economic prowess at AmCham business banquetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai touts Taiwan’s economic prowess at AmCham business banquet

President Tsai Ing-wen said April 10 that Taiwan’s economy is on the growth track and there are many potential-laden areas for Taiwan and like-minded partners such as the U.S to cultivate mutually beneficial opportunities.

President Tsai meets David Meale, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Trade Policy and NegotiationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets David Meale, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Trade Policy and Negotiations

President Tsai Ing-wen met with David Meale, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Negotiations for the US Department of State, on the morning of April 12. She stated that Taiwan and the United States have a great cooperative foundation, and she expressed hope that the two countries can continue to enhance our partnership and create more opportunities for exchanges and development in the future.

President Tsai delivers special address at CSIS TRA40 conferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers special address at CSIS TRA40 conference

President Tsai Ing-wen addressed a conference marking the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA40) staged April 9 by U.S.-based think tanks Center for Strategic and International Studies, Brookings Institution and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

President Tsai attends videoconference with US think tanks held at CSISPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends videoconference with US think tanks held at CSIS

President Tsai Ing-wen attended a videoconference from the Presidential Office with important US political figures and scholars on the evening of April 9, at the joint invitation of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Brookings Institution, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center).

President Tsai attends AmCham 2019 Hsieh Nien FanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends AmCham 2019 Hsieh Nien Fan

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2019 Hsieh Nien Fan business dinner held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (AmCham) on the evening of April 10.

President Tsai to attend videoconference with US think tanks to be held at Center for Strategic and International StudiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai to attend videoconference with US think tanks to be held at Center for Strategic and International Studies

President Tsai Ing-wen will attend a videoconference with important US political figures and scholars, which will be held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on April 9 at 8:55 p.m. Taipei Time (8:55 a.m. US EST), at the joint invitation of CSIS, the Brookings Institution, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center).

President Tsai vows to safeguard Taiwan’s sovereignty, democratic way of lifePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to safeguard Taiwan’s sovereignty, democratic way of life

President Tsai Ing-wen said April 1 that the government is fully committed to safeguarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and ensuring its 23 million people remain free and continue enjoying a democratic way of life.

President Tsai attends banquet commemorating 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and 2018 Taiwan Travel ActPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends banquet commemorating 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and 2018 Taiwan Travel Act

On the morning of March 30, while attending a banquet commemorating the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Taiwan Relations Act and the first anniversary of the Taiwan Travel Act, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that Taiwan is at the forefront of the world's struggle to resist Chinese pressure. As long as we safeguard our sovereignty, refrain from engaging in rash behavior and refuse to buckle under pressure, we help to maintain regional peace and stability and win the support of the internati

Presidential Office statement regarding China's fighter jets crossing Taiwan Strait's median linePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office statement regarding China's fighter jets crossing Taiwan Strait's median line

Presidential Office Spokesperson Alex Huang (黃重諺) issued a statement today addressing the crossing of the median line of the Taiwan Strait by two Chinese fighter jets on the morning of March 31, saying that China's actions both disregard its international responsibility, and constitute an intentional provocation that threatens regional security and stability. Crossing the median line also flagrantly undermines the cross-strait status quo, and the Republic of China (Taiwan) government strongly co

Presidential Office thanks US Secretary of State Pompeo for statement of supportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office thanks US Secretary of State Pompeo for statement of support

Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) expressed thanks to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for stating at a congressional hearing on March 27 (US EST) that the United States is now using every tool in its tool kit to prevent China from isolating Taiwan through diplomatic channels. Secretary Pompeo also reaffirmed the importance of the Taiwan-US relationship and gave assurances that the United States will honor its commitments to Taiwan.