President Tsai said Oct. 30 that the New Southbound Policy is an effective platform for Taiwan to advance cooperation with like-minded countries in building a more free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan is a vital member of the global public health community and is dedicated to deepening medical and industrial links with Asia-Pacific countries, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said Oct. 28.

President Tsai Ing-wen received the winners of this year’s 10 Outstanding Young Persons Awards at the Office of the President Oct. 25 in Taipei City, describing them as inspirational role models for the youth of Taiwan.

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 24 that Taiwan will continue cooperating with like-minded countries around the world in building a future characterized by freedom, democracy and prosperity.

During her meeting with a delegation from the Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington DC, on the morning of October 24, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Trump administration for supporting democratic Taiwan. She also pledged that Taiwan will continue to stand with like-minded countries in promoting a free and open future.

On the afternoon of October 19, President Tsai Ing-wen met at her official residence with Scott Busby, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at the US Department of State. They shared experiences and exchanged views about issues including combatting disinformation, deepening democracy, and promoting human rights.

The indigenously developed Formosat satellites are milestones in Taiwan’s space technology development and represent the effectiveness of government policies in promoting the science and technology sectors, according to Vice President Chen Chien-jen Oct. 22.

During a meeting with 2018 "International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program" and "Young Agricultural Ambassadors New Southbound Policy Exchange Program" participants on the morning of October 19, President Tsai Ing-wen said that the momentum to drive continuous innovation and forward progress in Taiwan will come from young people's completely new way of thinking. She urged the youth ambassadors to maintain their enthusiasm, and bring positive creativity and inspiration to the government's ongoi

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) Scientific Session on the evening of October 18. The president stated that the Taiwan government has been devoted to advancing our medical research and technology capabilities, aiming to make Taiwan an Asia Pacific hub for innovative R&D in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. She also expressed hope to collaborate with our international friends to build a healthier world

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 15 that Taiwan athletes contesting the recently concluded 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia turned in an outstanding effort and are national heroes.