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President Tsai praises Taiwan spirit at Asian Games, pledges more supportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai praises Taiwan spirit at Asian Games, pledges more support

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 4 that the country’s athletes, coaches and support staff showed the world the true spirit of Taiwan at the Asian Games in Indonesia and pledged to invest more in elite sport.

President Tsai meets CACCI President Jemal Inaishvili and Vice President Samir ModiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets CACCI President Jemal Inaishvili and Vice President Samir Modi

On the morning of September 4, President Tsai Ing-wen met with President Jemal Inaishvili and Vice President Samir Modi of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). President Tsai stated that the Taiwan government will continue its efforts to participate in regional economic integration initiatives like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). She also expressed hope for stronger cooperation between Taiwan and the CACCI

Tsai reaffirms Taiwan’s commitment to free, open Indo-PacificPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai reaffirms Taiwan’s commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 30 that Taiwan will continue promoting peace, stability and prosperity while working with like-minded countries in pursuing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

President Tsai meets 2018 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets 2018 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue participants

On the afternoon of August 30, President Tsai Ing-wen met with US Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and keynote speakers participating in the 2018 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue: Promoting a Free & Open Indo-Pacific Region. The president emphasized that Taiwan will continue to cooperate with the United States and other like-minded countries to promote regional peace, stability, and development.

Tsai talks defense exchanges with former US Pacific Fleet commanderPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai talks defense exchanges with former US Pacific Fleet commander

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 24 that expanding defense exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S. is key to further developing the country’s indigenous military programs.

Tsai touches down in Taiwan, touts success of Paraguay, Belize state visitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai touches down in Taiwan, touts success of Paraguay, Belize state visit

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 20 that her state visit to Paraguay and Belize was a success and underscores the government’s commitment to broadening Taiwan’s engagement with the world.

Tsai wraps up Houston stopover, departs for TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai wraps up Houston stopover, departs for Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen departed Aug. 19 from Houston for Taiwan following an overnight stopover in the U.S. city as part of her nine-day state visit to allies Paraguay and Belize.

President Tsai visits Belize's ITVET and witnesses computer donation ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai visits Belize's ITVET and witnesses computer donation ceremony

President Tsai Ing-wen visited Belize's Institute for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET) and witnessed a donation ceremony for ASUS computers on the afternoon of August 17 local time (early morning August 18 Taipei time).

President Tsai visits NASA space center in Houston, Texas  Photos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai visits NASA space center in Houston, Texas

While transiting in Houston on her way back to Taiwan following state visits to Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on the morning of Sunday, August 19 local time (evening of August 19 Taipei time).

President Tsai addresses National Assembly of BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses National Assembly of Belize

On the morning of Friday, August 17 local time (early morning of August 18 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen delivered an address at the National Assembly of Belize.