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President Tsai meets delegation from Reporters Without BordersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation from Reporters Without Borders

During a meeting on the afternoon of July 17 with a visiting delegation from the Reporters Without Borders (RSF), President Tsai Ing-wen stated that the group's decision to establish its first Asia bureau in Taipei is extremely significant. She also expressed hope that this cooperation model will attract more international NGOs to establish bureaus in Taiwan, which will help Taiwan to contribute more to global human rights issues.

President Tsai accompanies Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes on tour in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai accompanies Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes on tour in Kaohsiung

On July 13, President Tsai Ing-wen accompanied Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes and his delegation to Taiwan's southern city of Kaohsiung, where they toured the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center and enjoyed a panoramic view of Kaohsiung's Asian New Bay Area. The idea of the tour was to enable the visitors to better understand the current state of Taiwan's development, thereby promoting bilateral exchanges and mutual understanding.

Tsai touts Taiwan’s democracy, press freedomPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai touts Taiwan’s democracy, press freedom

President Tsai Ing-wen said July 17 that the decision by Reporters without Borders (RSF) to open its first Asian bureau in Taipei City earlier this year reflects global recognition of efforts by the government to promote democracy and protect press freedom in Taiwan.

President Tsai welcomes Paraguayan President Cartes with military honorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai welcomes Paraguayan President Cartes with military honors

On the morning of July 12, President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes to Taiwan with full military honors. In remarks, she noted that Taiwan and Paraguay frequently interact, and that the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties is an important milestone in the bilateral relationship. President Tsai further expressed hope that Taiwan and Paraguay will continue to cooperate and jointly create win-win situations.

President Tsai meets 2013 Nobel economics laureate Robert Shiller and representatives of 2017 Joint Annual Conference of Asian Real Estate Society and Global Chinese Real Estate CongressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets 2013 Nobel economics laureate Robert Shiller and representatives of 2017 Joint Annual Conference of Asian Real Estate Society and Global Chinese Real Estate Congress

While meeting on the afternoon of July 10 with 2013 Nobel economics laureate Professor Robert Shiller and representatives of the 2017 Joint Annual Conference of the Asian Real Estate Society and the Global Chinese Real Estate Congress, President Tsai Ing-wen specially emphasized that housing policy is one of the most important focal points of government policy.

Tsai holds talks with Paraguay president in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai holds talks with Paraguay president in Taipei

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Paraguay President Horacio Cartes at the Office of the President July 12 in Taipei City, holding talks marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the South American nation.

Tsai vows to strengthen soft power, expand cultural exchangesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai vows to strengthen soft power, expand cultural exchanges

President Tsai Ing-wen said July 1 that the Republic of China (Taiwan) government is committed to strengthening the country’s soft power and expanding cultural exchanges with other nations.

President Tsai highlights progress in fostering biomedical sectorPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai highlights progress in fostering biomedical sector

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 26 that the government is committed to fostering Taiwan’s potential-laden biomedical and pharmaceuticals sector through such measures as strengthening local companies’ positions in international markets and bolstering interministerial collaboration on industry development initiatives.

Tsai thanks US senators for supporting TRA, defensive arms salesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai thanks US senators for supporting TRA, defensive arms sales

President Tsai Ing-wen expressed gratitude to U.S. senators for their support for the Taiwan Relations Act and continued U.S. defensive arms sales to Taiwan June 26 on her official Twitter account.

Tsai meets Honduras 1st vice president, calls for closer trade tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai meets Honduras 1st vice president, calls for closer trade ties

President Tsai Ing-wen met June 21 with Honduras First Vice President Ricardo Antonio Alvarez Arias at the Office of the President in Taipei City, calling for the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the ROC Central American diplomatic ally to forge closer economic and trade ties.