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President Tsai's remarks at 2017 Taiwan Business Alliance ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai's remarks at 2017 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference

Since May 2016, we have made the New Southbound Policy one of our major policy agendas. The objective is to strengthen Taiwan's long-term presence in South and Southeast Asian markets and work together as long-term partners for growth.

President Tsai meets International Pharmaceutical Federation President Carmen PenaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets International Pharmaceutical Federation President Carmen Pena

On the morning of October 3, President Tsai Ing-wen met with International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) President Carmen Pena and her husband. President Tsai stated that Taiwan is dealing with the challenges of an ageing population, so building a comprehensive pharmaceutical care network is one of the most important tasks facing our government. Taiwan's government also encourages pharmacists to do a good job of educating patients on the proper use of drugs to avoid wasting healthcare resource

President Tsai's remarks at 2017 Autumn Forum of Asia Business CouncilPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai's remarks at 2017 Autumn Forum of Asia Business Council

As we build a new economic model for Taiwan, we are also willing to share our experiences with different countries in the region. This is because as a trading country, we know that Taiwan cannot work alone.

Taiwan climbs to best-ever 5th in global wealth rankingsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan climbs to best-ever 5th in global wealth rankings

Taiwan moved up three places to a best-ever fifth in the latest Allianz Global Wealth Report released Sept. 27 by the Munich-based financial services group.

President Tsai meets Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo OhashiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi

President Tsai also mentioned that Taiwan is actively working to implement the New Southbound Policy to promote cooperation with the nations of ASEAN and South Asia.

President Tsai receives Cardinal Turkson, praises ROC-Holy See tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai receives Cardinal Turkson, praises ROC-Holy See ties

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 28 that relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Holy See are going from strength to strength, and the diplomatic allies will continue working together in promoting peace, prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific.

Tsai unveils overseas collaborative construction project initiativePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai unveils overseas collaborative construction project initiative

This cooperation is in line with the New Southbound Policy. A key component of the government’s national development strategy, the policy seeks to deepen Taiwan’s agricultural, business, cultural, education, tourism and trade ties with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, six South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand.

Tsai lauds youth ambassadors for boosting ties with South, SE AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai lauds youth ambassadors for boosting ties with South, SE Asia

According to the president, this year’s edition of the program—themed New Taiwan Generation, New Southbound Vision—helped build bridges of cultural understanding with New Southbound Policy target nations, furthering Taiwan’s efforts to expand across-the-board exchanges.

Tsai lauds Muslim role in advancing New Southbound PolicyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai lauds Muslim role in advancing New Southbound Policy

Republic of China (Taiwan) President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 18 that the Muslim community is an important partner of Taiwan and an indispensable force for promoting the government’s New Southbound Policy.

An Introductory Guide to Taiwan's New Southbound PolicyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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An Introductory Guide to Taiwan's New Southbound Policy

The New Southbound Policy is a crucial part of Taiwan's economic and trade strategy in the face of increasing regional economic integration as well as new challenges and business opportunities linked to the integration trend.