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President Tsai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2024 Spring BanquetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2024 Spring Banquet

On the evening of March 7, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2024 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan. In remarks, President Tsai said that over the past several years, Taiwan has taken concrete actions and continued to be a force for good to respond to challenges together with the international community.

President Tsai meets Sasakawa Peace Foundation Executive Director Kanehara Nobukatsu of JapanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Sasakawa Peace Foundation Executive Director Kanehara Nobukatsu of Japan

On the morning of February 23, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Executive Director Kanehara Nobukatsu of Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation. The president thanked the Japanese government for reiterating several times at international venues the importance to the international community of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

President Tsai meets US bipartisan congressional delegation from US House Select Committee on the CCP led by Chairman Mike GallagherPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets US bipartisan congressional delegation from US House Select Committee on the CCP led by Chairman Mike Gallagher

On the morning of February 22, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a bipartisan congressional delegation from the United States House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee on the CCP) led by Chairman Mike Gallagher. In remarks, President Tsai said that the Select Committee on the CCP published Ten for Taiwan last year, a report of policy recommendations, showing the importance it attaches to Taiwan’s security.

Presidential Office thanks Biden administration for announcing its 13th military sale to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office thanks Biden administration for announcing its 13th military sale to Taiwan

On February 21 (US EST), the United States government announced that it had notified Congress of the sale to Taiwan of a US$75 million military package including equipment and support for Link-16 system upgrade planning. Spokesperson Olivia Lin (林聿禪) on February 22 said that the Presidential Office is grateful to the US government for continuing to fulfill its security commitments in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

Tsai praises SMEs as cornerstone of stable societyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai praises SMEs as cornerstone of stable society

President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to continue collaboration with small and medium enterprises in Taiwan to create a promising future for all.

President Tsai’s remarks for Lunar New YearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s remarks for Lunar New Year

On the night before Lunar New Year’s Eve, President Tsai Ing-wen wished a happy and successful Year of the Dragon via video to her fellow citizens and friends around the world.

President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2024 World Day of Peace messagePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2024 World Day of Peace message

President Tsai Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 57th World Day of Peace.

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President Tsai meets delegation from Hudson Institute

On the morning of January 31, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the Hudson Institute. In remarks, President Tsai said that in the face of such global challenges as authoritarian expansionism and extreme weather, Taiwan has continued to increase national power, stabilize supply chains, and implement defense reforms, demonstrating its determination to safeguard democracy and freedom. Moving forward, the president said, Taiwan will strive to deepen cooperation with democratic partne

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President Tsai meets delegation from US-Taiwan Business Council

On the morning of January 23, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC). In remarks, President Tsai welcomed the US House Committee on Ways and Means' approval of legislation that included the US-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. President Tsai looks forward to resolving the issue of double taxation between Taiwan and the United States, which will encourage bilateral investment and create even more business niches.

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President Tsai delivers 2024 New Year’s Address

On the morning of January 1, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her 2024 New Year’s Address in the Reception Hall of the Presidential Office. In remarks, President Tsai mentioned that this is the last New Year’s Day of her eight years as president of the Republic of China.