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President Tsai meets US delegation sent by President BidenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets US delegation sent by President Biden

On the morning of March 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a senior bipartisan delegation sent by US President Joe Biden. In remarks, President Tsai reiterated Taiwan’s determination to defend ourselves and uphold our free and democratic way of life. She said that Taiwan, which stands on the front line of democracy, is not just a key partner, but also a trustworthy partner for those in the region.

President Tsai attends ceremony marking 75th anniversary of 228 IncidentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends ceremony marking 75th anniversary of 228 Incident

On the morning of February 28, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the nation’s main memorial ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the 228 Incident. At the event, President Tsai presented a wreath of flowers in memory of the victims of the incident, and thanked the many survivors, family members, and civil society groups who have worked for years to spur government action, giving us their understanding, support, and advice.

President Tsai responds to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, attends groundbreaking of expanded shipbuilding facilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai responds to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, attends groundbreaking of expanded shipbuilding facility

On the morning of February 25, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a ceremony in Tainan to break ground on an expansion to a testing facility for domestically made advanced naval vessels.

President Tsai vows to boost scientific innovationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to boost scientific innovation

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 22 the government is committed to providing more resources and further advancing Taiwan’s R&D environment and capabilities to enhance scientific innovation.

President Tsai interviewed for ICRT We Love Hakka programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai interviewed for ICRT We Love Hakka program

To mark International Mother Language Day on February 21, President Tsai Ing-wen was interviewed on the International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT) We Love Hakka program. During the interview, President Tsai shared her own experience learning Hakka and discussed the importance of preserving mother languages, encouraging everyone to speak their mother languages and promote their use in Taiwan.

President Tsai vows to fast-track Taiwan’s smart machinery industryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to fast-track Taiwan’s smart machinery industry

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 21 that the government is committed to advancing Taiwan’s smart machinery sector through expanded public-private cooperation.

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.