On the morning of December 10, President Lai Ching-te presented the 2024 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to Bangladesh-based human rights organization Odhikar. In his remarks, President Lai recognized Odhikar’s dedication to promoting the human and political rights of the citizens of Bangladesh and courageously forging ahead in the pursuit of democracy and human rights. The president emphasized that defending democracy requires all the strength we can muster. He stated that the government

President Lai Ching-te said Dec. 7 that Taiwan remains firmly committed to freedom, democracy, and human rights and the rule of law in cooperation with the nation’s people to build a just and sustainable country.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with delegations from the U.S. National Committee on American Foreign Policy and Australian Strategic Policy Institute Dec. 5 in Taipei City, welcoming their visits at a time of rapid geopolitical change, according to the Presidential Office.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim Nov. 25 expressed hope of integrating the domestic legal services sector with the international market to promote global rule of law.

On the afternoon of November 20, the Presidential Office held a press conference for our delegation to the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) upon its return to Taiwan.

After a trilateral meeting of the defense ministers of the United States, Japan, and Australia on November 17 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, the three ministers issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) expressed gratitude to our international partners for placing attention and emphasis on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the region at large.

At the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Peru that concluded at noon on November 16 (local time), Senior Advisor to the President and Chairman of Taiwania Capital Management Corporation Lin Hsin-i served as Taiwan’s leader’s representative. Leader’s Representative Lin participated in the full meeting and conveyed Taiwan’s ideas and positions, successfully completing his mission for the AELM.

On the evening of November 12, ahead of his departure for Peru to attend the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from November 15 to 16 in Lima, APEC Leader’s Representative Lin Hsin-i (林信義) delivered remarks on his upcoming trip. Leader’s Representative Lin said that he hopes to convey to leaders’ representatives and delegations of other APEC economies that Taiwan is an important, stable, and indispensable force for the economic prosperity of the region.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim delivered an opening address for the 2024 Junior Chamber International World Congress Oct. 29 in northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan City, advocating for members to pursue mutual understanding and goals that benefit all.

On October 21 Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) announced that President Lai Ching-te has invited Lin Hsin-i (林信義), chairman of Taiwania Capital Management Corporation, to act as his representative to attend the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) to be held in Lima, Peru from November 15 to 16.