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President Tsai participates in 2nd Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival panel discussionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai participates in 2nd Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival panel discussion

While transiting in Los Angeles on her way to state visits to Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen took part in a post-event panel discussion on the 2nd Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival (TAFF). The proceedings got underway at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13 local time (5:00 a.m. August 14 Taipei time).

President Tsai visits Ronald Reagan Presidential LibraryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai visits Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

While transiting in Los Angeles on her way to state visits to Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on the morning of Monday, August 13 local time (early morning of August 14, Taipei time).

Taiwan delegation arrives in Paraguay for state visit  Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan delegation arrives in Paraguay for state visit

Led by President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's state visit delegation touched down at Paraguay's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asuncion on the morning of Tuesday, August 14 local time (the evening of August 14 Taipei time).

President Tsai delivers remarks aboard aircraft after departing for Paraguay and Belize

President Tsai Ing-wen departed on August 12 at 3:00 p.m. on state visits to Paraguay and Belize, two of Taiwan's allies in Latin America, under the theme "A Journey of Joint Celebration." In remarks delivered over the aircraft's public address system, the president explained the key objectives of the trip, and thanked the members of her delegation as well as the crew of the chartered China Airlines aircraft for their hard work. She also welcomed the traveling press corps to inform the world abo

President Tsai explains trip objectives before departing for Paraguay and BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai explains trip objectives before departing for Paraguay and Belize

On the afternoon of August 12, President Tsai Ing-wen departed on a nine-day, eight-night state visit to Taiwan's Latin American diplomatic allies Paraguay and Belize. In remarks before boarding the plane, the president explained that this trip is designed to lead Taiwan to engage with the world, expand our diplomatic space, and thank our diplomatic allies for their support. We will continue to strengthen Taiwan, uphold the values of freedom and democracy, do more for the international community

President Tsai visits Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los AngelesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai visits Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles

While en route to diplomatic allies Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen and her delegation made a transit stop in Los Angeles. Their chartered aircraft arrived at noon on August 12 local time (early morning hours of August 13 Taipei time) at Los Angeles International Airport. ROC Representative to the United States Stanley Kao (高碩泰) and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman James Moriarty boarded the plane to welcome the president, who subsequently proceeded to her hotel where she

President Tsai launches Taiwan-Asia Exchange FoundationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai launches Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation

President Tsai Ing-wen launched the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation Aug. 8 in Taipei City, describing the think tank as the tip of the spear in public-private sector efforts advancing the government’s New Southbound Policy.

Tsai sows seeds of success for sustainable organic farming in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai sows seeds of success for sustainable organic farming in Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 7 that the government is sowing the seeds of success for sustainable organic agriculture, vowing to cultivate the sector into one of Taiwan’s signature regional and global exports.

President Tsai reaffirms commitment to indigenous submarine programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai reaffirms commitment to indigenous submarine program

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 6 that development of indigenous weapons systems is the backbone of the government’s national defense strategy, with production of Taiwan’s first submarine playing a key role in the process.

Tsai touts Taiwan’s progress in achieving housing justicePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai touts Taiwan’s progress in achieving housing justice

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 2 that the government is leaving no stone unturned in expanding access to affordable, high-quality housing for all members of Taiwan society.