During a meeting with James Moriarty, Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that under our New Southbound Policy, we are strengthening Taiwan's relations with countries in South and Southeast Asia through mutually beneficial cooperation. She also hopes that the United States and other countries will join us, and continue to work together for a more prosperous and stable future in the Indo-Pacific region.

President Tsai Ing-wen opened the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition Nov. 3 in central Taiwan, praising the efforts of the public and private sectors in bringing to fruition the high-profile international event.

President Tsai Ing-wen met on the morning of October 30 with a delegation of scholars and experts from the US-based National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). She stated that Taiwan is a trustworthy partner, and emphasized that we are determined to work with all like-minded countries to create an even more open, prosperous, and free Indo-Pacific.

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 2018 International Forum on Legal Aid: Expanding the Horizons of Legal Aid on the morning of November 1. She explained that through the legal aid system, Taiwan has effectively implemented the people's right to institute legal proceedings and their right to equality, as guaranteed under our Constitution. She also encouraged our legal aid partners to continue their efforts to help all those in need, and gradually remove judicial barriers

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.