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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.

Tsai participates in livestreamed Heritage Foundation special policy dialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai participates in livestreamed Heritage Foundation special policy dialogue

President Tsai Ing-wen took part in The Heritage Foundation’s livestreamed special policy dialogue Taiwan-U.S. An Enduring Partnership in the Indo-Pacific March 28 during her stopover in Hawaii.

President Tsai praises success of Oceans of Democracy state visitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai praises success of Oceans of Democracy state visit

President Tsai Ing-wen said March 28 that her Oceans of Democracy 2019 Presidential Visit to Palau, Nauru and the Marshall Islands was a success and reflects the important contribution Taiwan is making to the Indo-Pacific.

President Tsai attends videoconference with US Heritage FoundationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends videoconference with US Heritage Foundation

During her series of state visits under the theme "Oceans of Democracy," President Tsai Ing-wen attended a videoconference with the Heritage Foundation, a think tank based in Washington, DC, at her hotel in Hawaii on the morning of March 27 (early morning of March 28 Taipei time).

President Tsai attends opening of special exhibition for 40th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act and visits Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends opening of special exhibition for 40th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act and visits Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

On the morning of March 27 (early morning of March 28 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the East-West Center's (EWC) special exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, and visited the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).

President Tsai delivers keynote address at inaugural PWLC ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers keynote address at inaugural PWLC Conference

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a keynote address at the inaugural Pacific Women Leaders’ Coalition Conference March 26 in the Marshall Islands, pledging Taiwan’s support for advancing gender equality throughout the region.

President Tsai attends dinner banquet with Taiwanese expatriates in HonoluluPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends dinner banquet with Taiwanese expatriates in Honolulu

President Tsai Ing-wen and her "Oceans of Democracy" delegation made a transit stop in Hawaii on their way back to Taiwan. After a flight time of four hours and 50 minutes, their aircraft arrived at the Honolulu International Airport on the afternoon of March 26 (morning of March 27 Taipei time).

Tsai addresses Nauru Parliament, reaffirms commitment to advancing bilateral tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai addresses Nauru Parliament, reaffirms commitment to advancing bilateral ties

President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the Nauru Parliament March 25, reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing relations with the Central Pacific nation.

President Tsai attends Pacific Women Leaders' Coalition Conference in Marshall IslandsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Pacific Women Leaders' Coalition Conference in Marshall Islands

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Pacific Women Leaders' Coalition Conference in the Marshall Islands on the afternoon of March 26 (morning of March 26 Taipei time) as part of her Oceans of Democracy state visits.