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President Tsai meets ROC delegation to 25th APEC Economic Leaders' WeekPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets ROC delegation to 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Week

On the morning of November 13, President Tsai Ing-wen met with the delegation that represented Taiwan at the 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Week. In addition to thanking Leader's Representative James Soong (宋楚瑜) and the entire delegation for speaking out for Taiwan on the international stage, the president also praised the delegation for accomplishing their assigned tasks.

 Tsai lauds results of Taiwan’s APEC participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai lauds results of Taiwan’s APEC participation

President Tsai Ing-wen Nov. 13 praised James Soong, her envoy to the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Danang, Vietnam, as well as Taiwan’s delegation for successfully representing the nation’s interests during the annual gathering.

President Tsai praises strong, mutually beneficial ties with St. LuciaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai praises strong, mutually beneficial ties with St. Lucia

President Tsai Ing-wen said Nov. 10 that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is committed to deepening mutually beneficial exchanges across the board with diplomatic ally St. Lucia.

VP Chen meets East-West Center journalism fellows, lauds Taiwan-US tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Chen meets East-West Center journalism fellows, lauds Taiwan-US ties

Strong Taiwan-U.S. relations are based on the shared values of democracy, freedom, human rights, market economy and the rule of law, and the government is committed to further enhancing mutually beneficial exchanges between the two sides, according to Vice President Chen Chien-jen Nov. 7.

President Tsai touts success of Pacific tourPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai touts success of Pacific tour

President Tsai Ing-wen lauded Nov. 4 the success of her eight-day official trip to three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies in the South Pacific, stating that the tour spotlighted Taiwan’s ability to contribute to the international community, especially in the areas of agriculture, education and medical care.

Tsai addresses Solomon Islands parliament, lauds bilateral tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai addresses Solomon Islands parliament, lauds bilateral ties

President Tsai Ing-wen said Nov. 2 that the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Solomon Islands enjoy a firm, longstanding friendship and she looks forward to the two nations expanding bilateral relations going forward.

President Tsai arrives in Solomon Islands following Tuvalu visitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai arrives in Solomon Islands following Tuvalu visit

President Tsai Ing-wen arrived Nov. 1 in the Solomon Islands following visits to Tuvalu and Marshall Islands during her eight-day official trip to three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies in the Pacific.

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President Tsai addresses National Parliament of Solomon Islands

At 11 a.m. on November 2 (Thursday) local time (8 a.m. on November 2, Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen delivered an address at the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands.

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Presidential banquet

President Tsai Ing-wen delivers an address during a dinner banquet she hosted Nov. 2 to thank the government and people of the Solomon Islands for the hospitality shown during her visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic ally.

President Tsai holds reception in Solomon Islands for traveling press corpsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai holds reception in Solomon Islands for traveling press corps

At 3:20 p.m. on November 2 (Thursday) local time (12:20 p.m. on November 2, Taipei time), President Tsia Ing-wen held a reception at her hotel in the Solomon Islands for the press corps traveling with her delegation. In addition to explaining to the media what has been achieved on this trip, she also responded to questions from reporters.