On the morning of April 8, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a cross-party parliamentary delegation from Australia. In remarks, President Tsai pointed out that Taiwan and Australia are staunch defenders of the values of freedom and democracy, and that our bilateral exchanges and cooperation continue to grow closer.

On the morning of April 3, a magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck eastern Taiwan, following which political leaders from 47 Taiwan allies and like-minded countries expressed condolences. In response, Presidential Office Spokesperson Olivia Lin (林聿禪) expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan.

On the morning of April 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of parliamentarians from the United Kingdom’s Labour Party. In remarks, President Tsai thanked the members of the delegation for establishing Labour Friends of Taiwan, which is strengthening UK support for Taiwan and continues to boost Taiwan-UK parliamentary exchanges.

On the morning of April 1, President Tsai Ing-wen met with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairperson Laura Rosenberger. In remarks, President Tsai said that Taiwan and the United States are working toward a comprehensive partnership and thanked the US government and Congress for their efforts to strengthen Taiwan-US security cooperation. The president also stated that Taiwan will continue to work with the US and other democracies to maintain regional peace and stability and advance prosperi

On the evening of March 28, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the annual Hsieh Nien Fan (謝年飯) banquet hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan). In remarks, President Tsai said that in the past few years, we have navigated through many twists and turns, but that Taiwan is proving resilient and reliable in the face of uncertainty, and that we have also seen Taiwan’s enduring partnership with the United States.

On the morning of March 28, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a bipartisan congressional delegation from the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations of the United States House Armed Services Committee led by Chairman Jack Bergman.

On the morning of March 22, President Tsai Ing-wen met at her official residence with a delegation from the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI). In remarks, President Tsai pointed out that Taiwan will keep working with like-minded partners, and the goal of advancing international development and prosperity has never changed.

On the morning of March 13, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of experts and scholars from the Center for American Progress (CAP). In remarks, President Tsai thanked the guests for their attention and contributions to issues that affect Taiwan and the world, highlighting the close partnership between Taiwan and the United States.

Vice President Lai Ching-te said March 12 that he hoped to deepen collaboration with the U.S. to advance security and prosperity in the region.

On the morning of March 11, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of scholars from think tanks based in Washington, DC. In remarks, President Tsai thanked the scholars for their longstanding interest in the situation across the Taiwan Strait and for their research reports, which have given the international community a better understanding of Taiwan and the critical role it plays in the region.