President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 25 that the government is continuing to strengthen Taiwan’s indigenous defense industry and assist local firms grow their global footprint.

In a recent interview with CNN, President Tsai Ing-wen responded to questions regarding developments in the international sphere, Taiwan-US relations, and cross-strait relations.

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2019 Spring Banquet held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan on the evening of February 20 at the Grand Hotel in Taipei. In her remarks, the president thanked our important partners like the United States, Japan, and the European Union, as well as our allies, for their long-term support. She also reaffirmed that Taiwan will remain committed to the universal values of freedom and democracy, continue

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group on the morning of February 20. She thanked them for their longstanding support for Taiwan, and expressed hope for increased bilateral exchanges and cooperation based on shared core ideals and values, so that Taiwan-EU relations can continue to move steadily forward.

President Tsai Ing-wen received the credentials of Neijon Rema Edwards, the new Republic of the Marshall Islands Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan, on the morning of February 15 at the Presidential Office Building. The president welcomed Ambassador Edwards to her new post and expressed her hope to jointly write a new chapter in the history of our bilateral cooperation.

While attending the 2019 Lunar New Year reception for China-based Taiwanese firms on the morning of February 11, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that the government is adapting to changes in global economic and trade conditions by actively expanding domestic demand, providing full assistance to Taiwanese firms based in mainland China looking to come back and invest in Taiwan, and working to vigorously market Taiwan and help Taiwanese companies to build up a stronger presence worldwide. Commenting

On the night before Lunar New Year's eve, President Tsai Ing-wen recorded a special video for her fellow citizens and ethnic Chinese worldwide, wishing them a productive and successful new year.

President Tsai Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis in response to his message for the 52nd World Day of Peace, supporting his call for good politics in the service of peace and renewed commitment to universal human virtues, the common good and youth cultivation.

President Tsai Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 52nd World Day of Peace.

President Tsai Ing-wen reiterated Jan. 24 that Taiwan is committed to expanding its contribution to the global community through seeking meaningful participation in the U.N. system.