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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.

President Tsai attends International New Energy Forum  Photos - New Southbound Policy
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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

President Tsai opens 2018 Austronesian Forum in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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.

President Tsai attends Austronesian Forum 2018Photos - New Southbound Policy
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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.