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President Tsai receives Sen. Perdue, vows to strengthen Taiwan-US tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai receives Sen. Perdue, vows to strengthen Taiwan-US ties

President Tsai Ing-wen received Sen. David Perdue at the Office of the President June 1 in Taipei City, vowing to continue working to enhance Taiwan-U.S. relations across a broad spectrum of areas.

President Tsai meets Formosa Forum international participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Formosa Forum international participants

On the morning of May 31, President Tsai Ing-wen met with international experts and scholars attending the Formosa Forum: 2018 Maritime Security Dialogue. The president reiterated that the Chinese government's disregard for regional stability is not welcomed by the international community, nor beneficial to the development of cross-strait relations. Although we are under immense pressure, she said, Taiwan continues to persevere, and contribute to regional peace, prosperity, and stability.

VP Chen lauds robust Taiwan-US ties at AIT exhibition launchPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Chen lauds robust Taiwan-US ties at AIT exhibition launch

Taiwan-U.S. relations are going from strength to strength based on the shared values of freedom, democracy and human rights, according to Vice President Chen Chien-jen May 31.

President Tsai meets Central American Integration System Secretary General Vinicio CerezoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Central American Integration System Secretary General Vinicio Cerezo

While meeting on the morning of May 30 with a delegation led by Central American Integration System (SICA) Secretary General Marco Vinicio Cerezo Arévalo, President Tsai Ing-wen said she hopes that Taiwan, upholding the principles of "steadfast diplomacy" and "mutual assistance for mutual benefits," can enhance cooperative exchanges with SICA, share developmental experiences, and contribute to regional integration in Central America.

Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan-Haiti tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan-Haiti ties

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 29 that she will continue working with Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise to promote mutually beneficial collaboration across the board and deepen the friendship between Taiwan and its Caribbean ally.

President Tsai receives Sen. Gardner, pledges to expand Taiwan’s international participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai receives Sen. Gardner, pledges to expand Taiwan’s international participation

President Tsai Ing-wen received U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner at the Office of the President May 26 in Taipei City, pledging to expand Taiwan’s international participation in the face of China’s ongoing suppression campaign.  

WHA delegation praised by Tsai for highlighting Taiwan’s global health contributionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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WHA delegation praised by Tsai for highlighting Taiwan’s global health contributions

President Tsai Ing-wen praised May 26 the delegation led by Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung to the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva for strengthening awareness of Taiwan’s commitment and contributions to global health security.

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President Tsai meets US Senator Cory Gardner

On the evening of May 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. The president reiterated that Taiwan seeks international participation not simply to obtain that which, of right, ought to be ours, but also to show our willingness to take up our responsibilities as a member of the global community. China's suppression will only rally the world to support Taiwan. Pres

President Tsai's statement on termination of diplomatic relations with Burkina FasoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai's statement on termination of diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso

On the evening of May 24, President Tsai Ing-wen issued a major speech on the termination of diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso. A translation of the president's remarks follows:

President Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan-Solomon Islands tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan-Solomon Islands ties

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 21 that she will continue working with Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela to promote mutually beneficial collaboration and exchanges between Taiwan and Solomon Islands.