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President Tsai vows to transform Taiwan into a top investment destinationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to transform Taiwan into a top investment destination

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 2 that the government is working to transform Taiwan into a top global investment destination, especially for international semiconductor firms seeking to establish local production and R&D bases.

VP Chen thanks scholars for promoting Taiwan’s health care systemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Chen thanks scholars for promoting Taiwan’s health care system

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system owes a debt of gratitude to academics and experts for their contributions to promoting international awareness of the nation’s medical care, public health and disease prevention efforts, according to Vice President Chen Chien-jen Feb. 1.

Tsai meets speaker of Solomon Islands parliament, eyes closer bilateral tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai meets speaker of Solomon Islands parliament, eyes closer bilateral ties

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 31 that relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and diplomatic ally Solomon Islands are strengthening across a broad spectrum of areas and she looks forward to taking bilateral exchanges to new heights.

President Tsai meets delegation from US-based Heritage FoundationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation from US-based Heritage Foundation

On the morning of January 30, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a visiting delegation led by Heritage Foundation Founder Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, Jr.. President Tsai thanked Dr. Feulner and the Heritage Foundation for continuing to help consolidate and upgrade the long-standing partnership between Taiwan and the United States.

President Tsai praises robust Taiwan-US relationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai praises robust Taiwan-US relations

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 30 that Taiwan-U.S. relations are going from strength to strength based on a mutual commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

National Health Insurance enters new era of cloud-based records managementPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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National Health Insurance enters new era of cloud-based records management

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system is entering a new era of efficiency and upgraded services following the recent launch of a cloud-based medical records management platform, according to the NHI Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare Jan. 30.

Premier calls on entrepreneurs to grow the economy togetherPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier calls on entrepreneurs to grow the economy together

Premier Lai Ching-te attended a roundtable meeting for Taiwanese entrepreneurs today, saying the economy improved last year in many ways thanks to the hard work of people across the country. He encouraged businesses to continue partnering with the government in growing the economy and building an environment of peace and prosperity for all.

President Tsai hosts luncheon for 2017 APEC Economic Leaders' Week delegationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai hosts luncheon for 2017 APEC Economic Leaders' Week delegation

President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a luncheon on January 16 for the ROC delegation that represented Taiwan at the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders' Week to thank them for their hard work at APEC.

President Tsai meets delegation from US-Taiwan Business CouncilPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation from US-Taiwan Business Council

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) on the morning of January 16. The president explained to her visitors that Taiwan is pursuing a "5+2 industrial innovation program" and the New Southbound Policy to promote industrial and economic transformation, and will continue to push for tax reform and deregulation this year to create a better investment climate. She also said she hopes to work with them to increase Taiwan-US trade and investment.

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Premier pushes for AI efforts focused on industry needs

Following an Office of Science and Technology briefing on its action plan for artificial intelligence (AI) at today’s Cabinet meeting, Premier Lai Ching-te observed that the plan’s objective is to build on Taiwan’s present advantages and use AI to hasten implementation of the “five plus two” innovative industries policy.