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VP Chen vows to advance global workplace health and safetyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Chen vows to advance global workplace health and safety

Vice President Chen Chien-jen said March 6 that the government is committed to advancing global workplace health and safety through expanded collaboration with partners at home and abroad.

Taiwan International Orchid Show gets underway in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan International Orchid Show gets underway in Tainan

Taiwan International Orchid Show kicked off March 1 in the southern city of Tainan, showcasing the country’s complete supply chain and world-leading cultivation resources.

President Tsai meets Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Kenneth A. KediPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Kenneth A. Kedi

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Speaker of the Marshall Islands Nitijela (Parliament) Kenneth A. Kedi on the afternoon of March 4. The president stated that Taiwan and the Marshall Islands will continue building an even closer partnership to bring about further results in all areas of cooperation.

President Tsai attends ceremonies to mark 72nd anniversary of 228 IncidentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends ceremonies to mark 72nd anniversary of 228 Incident

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the nation's main memorial ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of the 228 Incident on the afternoon of February 28, which was themed "Truth—Dignity—Moving Forward Together." In addition to presenting flowers to show respect for the victims, the president emphasized that her government's goal in pursuing transitional justice is to enable all persons residing in Taiwan to live each day with peace of mind—to read freely, express opinions freely, and build a better

President Tsai pledges to keep strengthening Taiwan’s indigenous defense industryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai pledges to keep strengthening Taiwan’s indigenous defense industry

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.

President Tsai interviewed by CNNPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai interviewed by CNN

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 attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2019 Spring BanquetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2019 Spring Banquet

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 meets European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group delegationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group delegation

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 receives credentials from new Marshall Islands Ambassador to ROC Neijon Rema EdwardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai receives credentials from new Marshall Islands Ambassador to ROC Neijon Rema Edwards

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.

President Tsai attends 2019 Lunar New Year reception for China-based Taiwanese firmsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2019 Lunar New Year reception for China-based Taiwanese firms

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