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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.

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President Tsai attends International New Energy Forum

On the afternoon of August 2, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the International New Energy Forum. She emphasized that a public consensus has gradually formed around the idea of a nuclear-free homeland, so Taiwan will never turn back. In addition to developing green energy, the Taiwan government is also speeding up the associated planning and deployment. By coordinating different power sources, and utilizing peak management capabilities and smart grids, we will still have adequate power supplies

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President Tsai opens 2018 Austronesian Forum in Taipei

President Tsai Ing-wen opened the 2018 Austronesian Forum on Indigenous Peoples Day Aug. 1 in Taipei City, pledging to work with like-minded countries in strengthening exchanges while promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

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President Tsai attends Austronesian Forum 2018

On the morning of August 1, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Austronesian Forum 2018. On behalf of the government and people of Taiwan, the president welcomed our Austronesian friends, and cited examples of similarities between the languages and cultures of Taiwan's indigenous peoples and Austronesians.

Tsai tours National Sports Training Center, reaffirms support for Taiwan’s athletesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai tours National Sports Training Center, reaffirms support for Taiwan’s athletes

President Tsai Ing-wen said July 31 that the government fully backs Taiwan’s athletes and is taking all possible steps to ensure they remain focused on training and representing the nation with honor in the sporting arena.

President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to upholding universal values, regional stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to upholding universal values, regional stability

President Tsai Ing-wen said July 30 that Taiwan’s commitment to upholding universal values and safeguarding regional peace and stability remains resolute in the face of China’s efforts to suppress the country’s international space and threaten its democratic way of life.

Tsai hosts state banquet for President Heine, pledges to deepen Taiwan-Marshall Island tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai hosts state banquet for President Heine, pledges to deepen Taiwan-Marshall Island ties

President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a state banquet for Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine July 27 at Office of the President in Taipei City, reiterating the government’s commitment to expanding bilateral relations and promoting cooperation across a broad spectrum of areas.

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President Tsai meets Liberal International President Juli Minoves Triquell

At her meeting with Liberal International President Juli Minoves Triquell on the morning of July 30, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that China continues to suppress Taiwan, and threaten our free and democratic way of life. She went on to say that due to pressure from China, the 2019 East Asian Youth Games originally awarded to Taiwan were closed down, but Taiwan will not bow to pressure. As a responsible member of the international community, she said, Taiwan will continue to work to maintain reg

International workshop on combating human trafficking wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International workshop on combating human trafficking wraps up in Taipei

The 2018 International Workshop on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking wrapped up July 26 in Taipei City, with some 300 local and foreign officials, scholars and nongovernmental organization representatives gathering to discuss the latest law enforcement and prevention measures.

President Tsai meets international scholars attending 2018 Asia-Pacific Security DialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets international scholars attending 2018 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue

On the morning of July 25, President Tsai Ing-wen met with international scholars participating in the Ketagalan Forum: 2018 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue. She reaffirmed that China's suppression will not change Taiwan's determination to engage with the world, and that we will continue to strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries. That includes enhancing cooperation and connectivity between Taiwan and other countries in the Indo-Pacific region through our New Southbound Policy.