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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.