On the morning of October 10 at the Presidential Office Building, President Lai Ching-te and the First Lady, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, received congratulations from members of the foreign diplomatic corps and foreign organizations stationed in Taiwan, as well as guests from around the world attending the 2024 National Day Celebration of the Republic of China.

President Lai Ching-te is committed to continued investment in vocational education to cultivate capable personnel, the Presidential Office said.

On the morning of August 28, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Mário César Martins de Camargo, president-elect of Rotary International for the year 2025-2026. In remarks, President Lai mentioned that in June 2026, the Rotary International Convention will once again be held in Taiwan. He thanked the leadership of Rotary International for their support and Taiwan Rotary members for their efforts in obtaining the privilege of hosting the convention and giving Taiwan the opportunit

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim praised Taiwan nongovernmental organizations’ achievements Aug. 23 and said she hopes that the country’s friendship and diversity values will continue to spread across the international community to make the world a better place.

On the morning of August 22, President Lai Ching-te met with international participants from the Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Lai thanked the distinguished guests once again for traveling from all over the world to attend, demonstrating collective strength and resolve in protecting, cherishing, and further entrenching democracy.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said that Taiwan would continue to utilize technology to solve social problems and establish a more comprehensive, inclusive and pioneering digital governance model.

On the morning of August 21, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Lai stated that in recent years, authoritarianism has grown and is becoming more aggressive, and is now a challenge at the global level.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim Aug. 8 stressed the importance of feline repopulation and pledged that Taiwan is committed to conservation of ecology and wildlife.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim encouraged attendees to use their creativity and innovation to promote human welfare in her speech at the 2024 International Exhibition of Young Inventors Aug. 3 in Taipei City.

On the afternoon of July 30, President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech titled “Taiwan’s Global Vision” at the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) in Taipei. In remarks, President Lai thanked the largest ever multinational legislative delegation for demonstrating their nations’ consideration and support for Taiwan. The president emphasized that as Taiwan stands on the frontline of the democratic world, we are determined to defend our democracy, and we are firmly comm