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Tsai vows to keep Taiwan’s financial sector on development fast trackPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai vows to keep Taiwan’s financial sector on development fast track

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 12 that the government is making Taiwan’s financial environment more appealing to foreign investors while promoting industrial innovation, transformation, and small and medium enterprise development.

Tsai throws weight behind development of Taiwan SMEsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai throws weight behind development of Taiwan SMEs

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 10 that the government will continue supporting Taiwan’s small and medium enterprises so they can remain competitive and overcome new challenges going forward.

President Tsai opens Taiwan agricultural conference, vows to spur sector developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai opens Taiwan agricultural conference, vows to spur sector development

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 7 that the government is assisting Taiwan’s agricultural sector boost exports, create value-added jobs and implement structural reforms aimed at raising its competiveness in the global marketplace.

President Tsai meets semiconductor industry leaders from Taiwan and abroadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets semiconductor industry leaders from Taiwan and abroad

On the morning of September 6, President Tsai Ing-wen met with directors and supervisors from SEMI and the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), as well as other top executives of semiconductor makers from home and abroad. The president stated that the Taiwan government will continue supporting semiconductor industry development, and turn Taiwan into the most attractive investment destination in the world.

President Tsai reaffirms commitment to growing Taiwan’s semiconductor industryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai reaffirms commitment to growing Taiwan’s semiconductor industry

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 6 that the government is committed to developing Taiwan’s semiconductor sector so as to ensure the country remains one of the top investment destinations for international high-tech companies.

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.