During a meeting on the morning of July 18 with Taiwan's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC), President Tsai Ing-wen praised the delegates for their active participation in ABAC, noting that their efforts have increased Taiwan's international visibility. She also urged the delegates to continue using the APEC platform to help Taiwanese firms create more business opportunities, and help Taiwan continue to excel on the international stage.

President Tsai Ing-wen said July 18 that the efforts and extensive experience of Taiwan’s delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council are helping raise the country’s international profile while laying the foundations for greater prosperity throughout the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.