President Tsai Ing-wen said June 26 that the government will work even closer with international experts in ensuring Taiwan’s democracy continues developing apace and remains a shining example for people in the region and around the world.
President Tsai Ing-wen said June 26 that the government will work even closer with international experts in ensuring Taiwan’s democracy continues developing apace and remains a shining example for people in the region and around the world.
President Tsai Ing-wen pledged to expand people-to-people and trade ties with New Mexico while receiving the U.S. state’s governor, Susana Martinez, at the Office of the President June 26 in Taipei City.
President Tsai Ing-wen said June 25 that China is a threat to global democracy and the expansion of its hegemonic influence must be minimized.
On the morning of June 25, 2018, President Tsai Ing-wen attended an opening ceremony celebrating the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). In addition to explaining Taiwan's democratic development, the president emphasized that only if like-minded countries work and stand together can we fight against unwanted economic, political, or military coercion, and defend the values we hold dear.
President Tsai Ing-wen said June 25 that Taiwan and like-minded countries must stand together against economic, military and political coercion so as to defend the shared values of democracy, freedom of speech, human rights and rule of law.
On the morning of June 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Susana Martinez, Governor of the State of New Mexico (US). In addition to thanking New Mexico for supporting Taiwan's international participation, the president also expressed hope that Taiwan and New Mexico can enhance energy policy and trade cooperation in the future.
On the afternoon of June 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with experts, scholars, and think-tank representatives from around the world attending an international conference marking the 15th anniversary of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). The president said that Taiwan looks forward to a closer cooperative relationship with international democratic advocacy groups and individuals, so that we can all enjoy more of the fruits of democracy in the future.
President Tsai Ing-wen received the credentials of St. Lucia Ambassador Edwin Laurent at the Office of the President June 19 in Taipei City, vowing to further strengthen ties between Taiwan and the Caribbean ally.
During an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) on the morning of June 25, President Tsai Ing-wen responded to questions about Taiwan-US relations, cross-strait relations, Taiwan's international status and identity, and the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
President Tsai Ing-wen met with the 2018 Mosaic Taiwan fellows on the morning of June 20. The president explained that although political factors make it difficult for Taiwan to participate in the international community, we will continue our active cooperation and dialogue with the international community, share our experiences, and contribute our knowledge and expertise to the world. She hopes that when the fellows return home, they'll share their impressions and perspectives about Taiwan with
