On the morning of November 12, the Office of the President held a pre-departure press conference for the Taiwan delegation to the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week events. Leader's Representative Morris Chang (張忠謀) gave a preview of remarks he will deliver as the president's representative at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 18 in Papua New Guinea. He then took questions from the media.

Video of President Tsai Ing-wen's interview with Worldwide Association of Women Journalists and Writers (AMMPE) former President Julia Eugenia Martinez, now head of the AMMPE Chile branch, was broadcast during a reception at the organization's annual meeting on November 7 in London (early morning on November 8 Taipei time). President Tsai responded to questions about issues including women's participation in public affairs, and her personal life and career.

During a meeting with a visiting delegation of British parliamentarians on the morning of November 5, President Tsai Ing-wen remarked that substantive relations between Taiwan and the United Kingdom have flourished. She hopes that the two countries can further upgrade economic and trade ties, and form an outstanding partnership that connects European and Asian markets.

President Tsai Ing-wen said Nov. 5 that Taiwan is committed to working closely with the U.S. and other like-minded countries in advancing freedom and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

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.