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President Tsai eyes expanded Taiwan-UK cooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai eyes expanded Taiwan-UK cooperation

President Tsai Ing-wen said April 9 that Taiwan and the U.K. share a deep and abiding friendship, adding that she looks forward to more frequent and comprehensive exchanges aimed at further boosting mutually beneficial cooperation.

President Tsai meets Graham Stuart, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Department for International TradePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Graham Stuart, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Department for International Trade

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Mr. Graham Stuart, the UK's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for International Trade on the morning of April 9. At the meeting, she expressed hope for more frequent and comprehensive exchanges to increase opportunities for cooperation and strengthen the bilateral partnership.

Tsai awards US Rep. Ros-Lehtinen state honor for strengthening bilateral tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai awards US Rep. Ros-Lehtinen state honor for strengthening bilateral ties

President Tsai Ing-wen awarded April 2 U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon for her significant contributions to strengthening Taiwan-U.S. relations.

President Tsai meets delegation led by Nam In-Soon, Chairperson of the Korean National Assembly's Gender Equality and Family CommitteePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation led by Nam In-Soon, Chairperson of the Korean National Assembly's Gender Equality and Family Committee

On the morning of March 29, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a visiting delegation led by Ms. Nam In-Soon, Chairperson of the Korean National Assembly's Gender Equality and Family Committee. The president said that through international cooperation, gender concepts can be brought to bear in all fields, and expressed hope that Taiwan and Korea can create more opportunities for exchanges and cooperation.

Tsai details Taiwan’s response to US trade sanctions on mainland ChinaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai details Taiwan’s response to US trade sanctions on mainland China

President Tsai Ing-wen said talks are the best way to resolve economic disputes and it is hoped the U.S. will pursue negotiations in an effort to head off an all-out trade war with mainland China.

President Tsai explains Taiwan's attitude and response to possible US-China trade warPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai explains Taiwan's attitude and response to possible US-China trade war

On the morning of March 23 President Tsai Ing-wen met with a visiting delegation from the Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce. The president addressed volatility in global markets following US President Donald Trump's recent signing of a memorandum adopting trade sanctions against mainland China under section 301 of the US Trade Act.

 Tsai convenes national security meeting on recent developments in East AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai convenes national security meeting on recent developments in East Asia

President Tsai Ing-wen convened a high-level national security meeting March 21 in response to changes in East Asia and unilateral cross-strait moves by mainland China, directing government agencies to closely monitor related developments and strengthen contingency strategies.

VP Chen reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to expanding international participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Chen reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to expanding international participation

The government is committed to deepening Taiwan’s international participation through pursuing inclusion in global organizations and expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation programs in areas spanning health care, humanitarian aid and sustainable development, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said March 10.

VP Chen lauds Taiwan’s progress in promoting gender equalityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Chen lauds Taiwan’s progress in promoting gender equality

Taiwan is committed to deepening progress toward gender equality through fostering an environment free of discrimination and prejudice and rich with opportunities, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said March 8.

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VP Chen touts effectiveness of government policies in boosting tourism

Taiwan’s tourism industry is on the development fast track, underscoring the effectiveness of government policies in strengthening key fundamentals and attracting more visitors, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said March 1.