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President Tsai meets 2022 Taipei Security Dialogue participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets 2022 Taipei Security Dialogue participants

On the morning of November 3, President Tsai Ing-wen met with participants in the 2022 Taipei Security Dialogue, hosted by the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR). President Tsai said that INDSR was founded four years ago as a national-level defense think tank to give us a more comprehensive grasp of changes in the strategic landscape and to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and exchanges between Taiwan and other countries in the region.

President Tsai meets winners of 2022 Golden Merchant AwardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets winners of 2022 Golden Merchant Awards

On the morning of October 28, President Tsai Ing-wen met with the winners of the 2022 Golden Merchant Awards, which were this year given to Taiwan’s outstanding entrepreneurs, foreign commerce agencies, foreign firms, traditional stores, and Taiwanese pastry shops.

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President Tsai meets cross-party Indonesian parliamentary delegation

On the morning of October 25, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by the co-chairs of the cross-party Taiwan caucus of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat, DPR). During the meeting, President Tsai noted that over the past six years Taiwan and Indonesia have signed 20 memorandums of understanding, as we continue to enhance exchanges in a wide range of fields.

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President Tsai addresses opening of WMD Global Assembly

On the morning of October 25, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the opening of the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy (WMD). In remarks, President Tsai stated that democracy is more than a fundamental value that unites the people of Taiwan; it is also a critical asset in addressing major challenges.

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President Tsai meets WMD Global Assembly participants

On the morning of October 24, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a joint delegation of participants in the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy (WMD). In remarks, President Tsai said that only when democracies stand in solidarity, can they effectively counter the challenges posed by authoritarian regimes. The president expressed hope that through this assembly, we can continue to promote unity and cooperation among democracies to bolster global efforts toward democratic developm

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Presidential Office welcomes World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly to Taiwan

On October 23, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said that the Presidential Office sincerely welcomes our international friends coming to attend the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy (WMD), which will be held in Taiwan from October 25 to 27. President Tsai Ing-wen will meet with a joint delegation of assembly attendees at the Presidential Office on the morning of October 24, and will attend the assembly's opening ceremony in Taipei on the morning of Octob

President Tsai names TSMC founder Morris Chang as 2022 APEC envoyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai names TSMC founder Morris Chang as 2022 APEC envoy

The 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) hosted by Thailand will be held on November 18 to 19 in Bangkok, and will convene in person for the first time in three years. On the morning of October 20, after meeting with our national delegation to the 2022 AELM at the Presidential Office, President Tsai Ing-wen announced that she will for the fifth time invite Dr. Morris Chang (張忠謀), founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), to act as her representative to attend the 2022 A

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President Tsai delivers 2022 National Day Address

President Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 111th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address titled “Island of Resilience: A Better Taiwan for the World.”

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President Tsai addresses opening of 2022 Yushan Forum

On the morning of October 7, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the opening of the 2022 Yushan Forum. President Tsai said that through the New Southbound Policy, which is at the center of Taiwan’s Indo-Pacific strategy, we are working to bolster our security and economic ties with partners across the region. She added that as we enter the post-pandemic era, the New Southbound Policy will also be Taiwan’s pivotal regional policy for Asia.

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President Tsai meets 2022 Yushan Forum participants

On the morning of October 6, President Tsai Ing-wen met with participants in the 2022 Yushan Forum. Noting that Taiwan, on the frontlines of the defense of democracy, is willing and able to share our experiences with the world, President Tsai expressed hope to work with more democratic partners to enhance the resilience of our democratic alliance. The president also said Taiwan will seek to strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries, building on the solid foundation already in place to en