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President Tsai lights up Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiecePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai lights up Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiece

President Tsai Ing-wen officially lit up the centerpiece of the Taiwan Lantern Festival Feb. 15 in the southern city of Kaohsiung while taking the opportunity to express appreciation for like-minded partners' support during the pandemic.

President Tsai meets US Heritage Foundation founder Dr. Edwin FeulnerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets US Heritage Foundation founder Dr. Edwin Feulner

On the afternoon of February 15, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Dr. Edwin Feulner, founder and former president of the Heritage Foundation. During the meeting, President Tsai noted that the Heritage Foundation had once again ranked Taiwan sixth in its Index of Economic Freedom, and highlighted Taiwan’s desire to engage more actively in regional economic integration, as part of which we are seeking to join the CPTPP.

President Tsai vows to strengthen Taiwan’s ICT industryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to strengthen Taiwan’s ICT industry

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 10 that the government is committed to advancing Taiwan’s information and communication technology sector through expanded public-private cooperation.

Presidential Office thanks US for announcing military equipment and services sale to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office thanks US for announcing military equipment and services sale to Taiwan

After the United States government notified Congress of a US$100 million Patriot missile equipment and services package sale to Taiwan on February 7, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) today (February 8) thanked the US government for once again taking concrete action to fulfil its security commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

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 safe and happy New Year via video to her fellow citizens and friends around the world.

President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2022 World Day of Peace messagePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2022 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 55th World Day of Peace.

President Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry competitivenessPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry competitiveness

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 17 that more public-private cooperation in strengthening the competitiveness of Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry is key to boosting the country’s economic prospects post COVID-19.

Tsai launches Taiwan navy minelayer squadrons in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai launches Taiwan navy minelayer squadrons in Kaohsiung

President Tsai Ing-wen launched the country’s first squadrons of minelayers Jan. 14 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, reaffirming the government’s commitment to safeguarding Taiwan’s territorial waters.

VP Lai vows to make Taiwan integral part of global supply chainsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Lai vows to make Taiwan integral part of global supply chains

The government is committed to making Taiwan an integral part of global supply chains, cementing the country’s position in the world economy, according to Vice President Lai Ching-te Jan. 11.

President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to combating COVID-19, urges public to get booster shotPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to combating COVID-19, urges public to get booster shot

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 8 that the government is committed to warding off COVID-19 to safeguard the health of citizens.