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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.

President Tsai meets the delegation of First Vice-President Ricardo Antonio Alvarez Arias of HondurasPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets the delegation of First Vice-President Ricardo Antonio Alvarez Arias of Honduras

On the afternoon of June 21, President Tsai Ing-wen met with the delegation of Honduran First Vice-President Ricardo Antonio Alvarez Arias. She expressed hope that steady cooperation between the Republic of China and Honduras would produce the greatest benefit under the Taiwan-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, thus creating a win-win situation for both countries in economics and trade via mutual assistance.

 Vice president touts government’s resolve to boost economyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice president touts government’s resolve to boost economy

Following President Tsai Ing-wen’s inauguration in May last year, the government introduced the New Southbound Policy with the aim of helping local businesses expand into South and Southeast Asia, the vice president said. These regions have substantial demographic dividends and the potential for enormous economic growth, he added.

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Statement on termination of diplomatic relations with Panama

On the decision by the Republic of Panama to end diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Office of the President released the following statement: 1. We express our deep regret and disappointment at the Republic of Panama's decision to renounce our long-standing friendship and establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.

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President Tsai's remarks on termination of diplomatic relations with Panama

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered an address on the afternoon of June 13 regarding the decision by the Republic of Panama to end diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan).

President Tsai meets St. Christopher and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Sylvester HarrisPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets St. Christopher and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Sylvester Harris

Meeting on the morning of June 8 with a delegation led by St. Christopher and Nevis (SKN) Prime Minister Timothy Sylvester Harris, President Tsai Ing-wen extended a warm welcome on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan, and expressed hope that SKN and Taiwan can further bilateral exchanges and continue to maintain a lasting alliance.

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President Tsai meets visiting group from US-based Micron Technology

Meeting on the morning of June 8 with a group of visitors from the US-based Micron Technology, Inc., President Tsai Ing-wen stressed that the Taiwan government will do everything it can to assist with Micron Technology's plans for expansion in Taiwan. She also expressed hope that Micron Technology will continue to invest in Taiwan to create win-win situations.

President Tsai meets scholars from US-based National Bureau of Asian ResearchPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets scholars from US-based National Bureau of Asian Research

Meeting on the morning of June 7 with a group of scholars from the US-based National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hope that Taiwan and the United States will be able to build on an already firm foundation to further their partnership.

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Vice President Chen meets "Mosaic Taiwan 2017 fellows"

On the morning of June 7, Vice President Chen Chien-jen met with "Mosaic Taiwan 2017 fellows." The vice president expressed hope that the visitors would share their adventures and stories in Taiwan after they returned to their home countries. He also called for frequent visits between young people worldwide.